Kelly Clarkson is all for experimenting with artificial intelligence, but she wants human musicians to have their own lane. The singer says AI has a place in music and could open creative doors for people who otherwise wouldn’t have access. When it comes to chart rankings, however, she wants to separate AI artists from their human counterparts. Her solution? Give AI music its own chart.
Kelly Clarkson Is ‘Down’ With AI But Wants Separate Charts
Clarkson shared her thoughts during the September 30 episode of “Las Culturistas”, hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. The discussion came during “I Don’t Think So Honey,” a segment that gives guests one minute to deliver a take or rant on a topic of their choosing.
Clarkson used her time to explain why her enthusiasm for AI comes with a condition. “Here’s the thing,” she said. “I love AI. There are very amazing things with AI that I am obsessed with, and I’m very into it artistically, too. I have fun with it just like everybody else does.”
“But when you see AI artists competing on a chart with humans, I have an issue,” she explained further. “I think there should be a separate chart.”
Clarkson Compares AI Competition To Robots Entering The Olympics
The “Since U Been Gone” singer welcomed the possibilities of AI-generated music, particularly for people who might use the technology to try something new. “I think it’s welcome. I think it’s really cool and creative what we’re going to create with AI, musically. People that maybe can’t do certain things will maybe be able to do it now,” she said.
Her objection centered on putting that work into direct competition with human performers. “I think it’s a fun field to play in, but I don’t think that they should be competing with humans. It’s basically like having the Olympics and then you’re having robots compete with humans,” she said. “Well, who’s gonna throw further? Oh, I wonder.”
Clarkson returned to her proposed distinction as she finished her remarks. “I’m down with it, and I think it’s a very interesting thing, and what we’re gonna do with it is gonna be fun,” she concluded. “But I do not think they should be competing.”
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The Conversation Turns To AI And The Oscars
Yang admitted he hadn’t realized AI music didn’t already have a separate chart. Rogers then brought up another part of the entertainment industry facing questions about artificial intelligence: acting. He referenced a CNN interview in which AI “actress” Tilly Norwood suggested that the Academy Awards should introduce a category for AI.
Clarkson was open to making space for different kinds of work, but stressed the importance of human involvement. “There’s room for everything,” she said. “You can’t lose the human element. I think that would be a shame.”
Clarkson’s latest album, “Chemistry,” was released in 2023.
Billie Eilish And Other Artists Previously Called For AI Protections
Clarkson’s comments follow an earlier push from musicians seeking safeguards around how the technology is developed and used. In 2024, more than 200 artists signed an open letter warning against the “predatory use of AI” in music. Signatories included Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, and Jon Bon Jovi.
The letter acknowledged AI’s “enormous potential to advance human creativity” while raising concerns about companies using artists’ original work to train models that could eventually replace human musicians. “We must protect against the predatory use of AI to steal professional artists’ voices and likenesses, violate creators’ rights, and destroy the music ecosystem,” the letter states.
The artists called on technology companies, AI developers, and digital music services to pledge not to develop or use tools that undermine musicians and songwriters or prevent them from receiving fair compensation.
Tyler, The Creator Says To ‘Leave The Arts Alone’
Tyler, the Creator has also weighed in on AI’s place in music, questioning why computers are being given creative work instead of mundane tasks. During a 2024 appearance on Posdnuos and Maseo’s “Art Official Intelligence Radio,” the rapper suggested the technology should tackle everyday problems. “I think AI needs to do the mundane sh-t like figure out the robot to fix these f-cking potholes or get this damn smog,” he said. “Adding snares and drawing? Like, no.”
Speaking with Zane Lowe in 2025, Tyler said he would rather work through his limitations than use AI to get around them. “I’m not about to sit here and AI my voice for some sh-t that I’m not good at. I’m going to just keep trying my best and be pure at it,” he said. “It’s OK to kind of suck at sh-t. I’m just like, leave the arts alone.”
As for whether AI could keep up with his own work, Tyler wasn’t concerned. “I’m always ahead of even myself so the A.I. will never catch up to me creatively,” Tyler said. “It’ll only have a reference point of what I’ve already did, not where I’m going, because it’s not me. I’m not scared of that.”
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