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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Asher Añiga

'Crossed a Creative Line': Obama Favourite Charli XCX Faces Outrage Over AI Use on New Record

British pop star Charli XCX faces intense criticism after revealing she used artificial intelligence to help produce a track on her latest studio album. (Credit: Screenshot from charli_xcx/Instagram)

British pop star Charli XCX has sparked debate after revealing that artificial intelligence played a role in the production of one song on her new album, with some fans and critics questioning whether the technology crosses a creative line while others argue it is simply the latest evolution of modern music production.

The 33-year-old singer released her latest album, Music, Fashion, Film, on 24 July as the follow-up to the hugely successful Brat, the record that dominated pop culture throughout 2025 and cemented her reputation as one of music's most innovative artists.

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