Kelly Clarkson says she ‘loves AI’ but wants AI music kept off human charts
Kelly Clarkson has spoken about her passionate love of AI (NBC)
Kelly Clarkson has said she “loves AI” but does not think AI-generated artists should compete with humans on the same music charts, arguing there should be “a separate chart” instead.
Speaking on a recent Las Culturistas episode with hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, Clarkson framed her take as one she knows will split opinion. “I love AI. Controversial, I don’t care,” she said.
Clarkson stressed that her issue is about how AI work is measured against human work. “But, when you see AI artists competing on a chart with humans, I have an issue. I think there should be a separate chart,” she said.
She also compared it to sport, saying it was like “having Olympics and then you’re having robots compete with humans”, as she argued chart competition becomes unfair once machines are in the mix.
‘I do not think they should be competing’
Clarkson said AI is “welcome to the table” and described it as “really cool and creative” musically, adding that it could open doors for people who “maybe can’t do certain things” right now.
She also called it “a fun field to play in”, but returned to the same boundary: “I do not think they should be competing.”
The comments came during the podcast’s “controversial opinion” segment, where guests have one minute to share their spiciest take.
Clarkson rose to global fame after winning the first season of American Idol in 2002, and has since become known for hits including “Since U Been Gone”, “Because of You” and “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”. She has also been a long-running coach on The Voice and hosts The Kelly Clarkson Show, with a large LGBTQ+ fanbase.
Clarkson says she uses ChatGPT and some listeners pushed back
Clarkson also said she is a frequent user of ChatGPT, calling it “really helpful” as she uses it for interior design on her properties and to communicate ideas with her team.
Her comments drew criticism from some fans and podcast listeners, including negative reactions posted on Spotify and X.
The wider AI debate in pop has already proved divisive. In 2025, Billie Eilish faced backlash after she shared AI images depicting her as a man.
