She pursues organic, analog production with a live band to preserve authentic artistry and humanity.

SZA claims AI trained on 238 of her songs and denounces AI music supporters, arguing it drains protection for artists and exploits Black music.

She highlights the environmental and social costs of AI data centers, accusing the infrastructure of harming Black and brown communities and calling this environmental racism.

SZA urges fans not to generate AI images of her or her songs, tying AI harm to pollution and energy issues that impact underserved communities.

Her forthcoming album is positioned as a defense of raw human creativity, aiming to establish a legacy that rejects artificial shortcuts and centers humanity.

Some established artists, like Timbaland, embrace AI in music, launching an AI-generated act and emphasizing collaboration while denying that AI artists are trained on real artists’ work.

Diplo has not publicly addressed the call-out yet, leaving room for a broader discussion about AI in music.

The industry shows a divide over AI: opposition over impact on minorities, jobs, and authenticity versus cautious embrace of creative potential.

She references a $3 million deal with AI singer Xania Monet and questions why such deals exist, challenging perceived value across genres.

SZA has been teasing new music via an exclusive Instagram alternate account (@notmusicatalliswear), signaling a new era.

Her public statements on AI illustrate a consistent stance against AI in music over time.

To emphasize human artistry, she is organizing live studio sessions with a band, including Steve Lacy, for a forthcoming album.