Sting says AI cannot replace human artists because it lacks real-life experience

Sting, former lead singer of The Police, told the BBC that AI cannot compete with human artists because it lacks real-life experience. He said AI can make serviceable pop music but not songs with genuine emotion. Meanwhile, Aardman, the Bristol-based studio behind Shaun the Sheep, released a new film and its producer said AI will never replace storytelling. Other musicians have mixed views, with some warning of AI's dangers and others urging artists to embrace it.

Sting says AI cannot replace human artists because it lacks real-life experience
Updated Sep 21, 2026 First reported Sep 18, 2026
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