Boy George, the British pop singer, has defended his use of artificial intelligence in creating a song commemorating the Nova music festival massacre. He stated that human musicians would have hindered his creative process, claiming they would have “gotten in my way.” The song, a tribute to the victims of the October 7th attack, faced removal from a music platform, prompting George to address the controversy. He insists that while AI was used in production, the lyrics and melody are entirely his own creation. The singer also reportedly threatened to dismiss bandmates who expressed reluctance about the song and its AI origins. This has sparked debate surrounding the ethical implications of AI in music and artistic expression, particularly in politically charged contexts. George’s stance highlights a growing tension between artistic freedom and concerns about authenticity in the age of rapidly advancing AI technology.