“The artists that are against it, you’ve got to be careful because it’s going to come and swallow you like the boogie monster at night”: Empire Of The Sun’s Luke Steele says “of course” he uses AI

Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun performs during 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

In the ongoing debate about the use of AI in music, Empire Of The Sun’s Luke Steele has come out in favour of the new technology, though with an element of reluctance.

The Australian musician was speaking on iHeartRadio Canada and said that “of course” he uses AI. “I love the battle now. It’s quite exciting – the humans versus AI. But you know it’s just another tool. It’s like a really smart guitar pedal.”