Diplo says it’s time to embrace AI, because it’s inevitable.
The 47-year-old Major Lazer superstar producer and DJ spoke out about embracing the new technology in an interview, and quotes from the conversation are making the rounds on social media.
Keep reading to find out more…
“You’re not going to win. Like there’s no there’s no like fighting AI,” he said during an interview with Daniel Wall that has since gone viral.
“You have to just work your best to be the best at it right now…you’re wasting your time. You’re just wasting a year being like ‘ah,’ because everybody else going to just use it, not give a f–k what you think. You know, the best music is going to be used that way…it’s proven every time that technology wins,” he continued.
if you are a creative you need to adapt or just like give up and become an uber driver until everyone has a waymo. I know it’s not cool or classy to speak like this but i’m not gonna candy coat the future – it is what it is . sorry for bad new’s my purist . there will always need…
— diplo (@diplo) April 14, 2026
In a follow-up post, Diplo explained his thoughts further: “if you are a creative you need to adapt or just like give up and become an uber driver until everyone has a waymo. I know it’s not cool or classy to speak like this but i’m not gonna candy coat the future – it is what it is,” he said.
“sorry for bad new’s my purist . there will always need a human mind and touch because ai will never suffer from bipolar disorder and autism like me and other creative people 🤪,” he concluded.
Watch the full interview above.
At the same time, Diplo just announced a new run club event!
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