Dre Uses AI To Produce, Doesn't See It As "Threat"

Dr. Dre says he’s using AI in his music production and doesn’t view it as a threat. Speaking to The New York Times, the 8x Grammy winner said AI is “a new tool for creativity,” adding that people who see it as dangerous are often those who struggle to create. He compared resistance to past skepticism around drum machines and synthesizers, and said he’s actively experimenting with how it works on what he’s already doing. Dre also agreed with longtime partner Jimmy Iovine’s idea that there are “closet AI producers” who use the technology but won’t admit it. His comments come amid legal scrutiny of AI music models and increasing detection of AI-generated tracks.