Washed Out responds to backlash against AI-generated music videos.
Indie band Washed Out's recent music video, created with OpenAI's text-to-video conversion tool Sora, has caused controversy.
The video, directed by Paul Trillo, marked Sola's first official collaboration with a musician.
Washed Out leader Ernest Green faced criticism from some fans and fellow musicians, including Youth Lagoon's Trevor Powers.
“For me, this is just a brand new tool to explore,” Green defended his decision to use AI in an interview with Rolling Stone.
He added that he believes video director Trillo has achieved a unique visual style.
Trillo also spoke to Rolling Stone and acknowledged concerns about transparency in AI model creation. He expressed his belief that AI is a powerful tool for artistic exploration and that new tools like Sora will continue to be adopted.
Trillo noted that creating music videos has traditionally been a budget-driven endeavor, and AI offers new creative possibilities.
— Washed Out (@realwashedout) May 6, 2024
Greene also addressed the controversy in a tweet thread, acknowledging the debate about AI in art. He stressed that while he supports the creative potential of AI, he also recognizes the concerns that have been raised.
Greene concluded by saying that he hopes this video can contribute to a productive discussion about the responsible use of AI tools in creative fields.
