AI songwriting is not a sin, says Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys

AI could help overcome writer’s block, suggests musician amid industry move to stop perceived threat of fake songs

Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys has suggested artificial intelligence (AI) could be a useful tool in a songwriter’s kit amid fears over the impact of the technology on the music industry.

In an interview with Radio Times, Tennant, who founded the synthpop duo more than 40 years ago, suggested AI could be used to help musicians overcome writers’ block and finish songs.