Queen's Brian May Says Humanity Does Not Need AI
The Queen guitarist said data centres could cost the country too much as artists debate whether AI should be embraced.
- Queen guitarist Brian May criticized artificial intelligence on Instagram yesterday after using a Meta tool to recreate the cover of his band's 1980 album, The Game.
- The 79-year-old musician warned that building "hideous Data Centres" in the UK would destroy the country, comparing the impact to ongoing destruction in America and appealing to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene.
- At the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards, 4 Non Blondes singer Linda Perry told the Press Association artists should "embrace" AI, while dance music producer Nia Archives said in July that AI music "won't last."
- The music industry remains divided over AI's role; proponents view it as a tool to "make people's life easier," while critics like May argue the long-term societal and environmental costs are prohibitive.
- With Queen, Sir Brian May achieved 10 UK number one albums and six number one singles, positioning him as an established industry voice in the broader debate over AI's integration into creative fields.
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Sir Brian May, British guitarist and member of the legendary band Queen, recently took to Instagram to boast about his experience with artificial intelligence. He asked the AI to show him what Queen's famous 1980 album The Game looked like. Given the result, he then said that humanity doesn't actually need AI.
Queen’s Brian May blasts AI and data centers
Guitarist Brian May of Queen attends the “We Will Rock You” musical premiere at Stage Palladium Theater on October 17, 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images) Queen’s Brian May is sharing his thoughts on artificial intelligence, and he isn’t the biggest fan. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer posted a photo on Instagram of what he says is the result of asking Meta AI to show him the cover of the band’s 1980 album The …
Sir Brian May issues warning to PM as he insists 'We don't need AI' and pleads for action 'before it's too late'
Sir Brian May issues warning to PM as he insists 'We don't need AI' and pleads for action 'before it's too late' . The legendary Queen guitarist Sir Brian May has declared that humanity has no need for artificial intelligence, warning that the cost of its development is far too steep
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