Bollywood singer isn't afraid of AI, but isn't excited either

Benny Dayal, known from Bollywood's music scene, has commented on artificial intelligence in music on two occasions. His message is mixed: He isn't afraid, but he isn't eager either.

"I don't fear AI"

In an interview with Gulf News, published Aug. 13, 2026, Dayal said: "I don't fear AI, to be very honest."

According to Dayal, the source of creativity is his own mind, heart and brain, which he calls genuine. He believes that after his own song, AI might be able to write a song that references it, because it already exists. But the original emotional impulse, he says, must come from human experience.

Spotify's AI plans

Dayal has also commented on Spotify's announcement from its investor day on May 21, 2026. There, the streaming service announced a "responsible" AI tool, which is to be a paid add-on. The tool is being developed together with the record label Universal Music Group. It is, in other words, a plan, not something that has been launched.

According to Variety India, Dayal thinks that keeping AI within the confines of Spotify and Universal may not be a bad idea, even though AI is a major concern for the music industry. At the same time, he said he is still not particularly excited about AI.

Chaos before order

Dayal says there will always be repercussions, and that they will lead to chaos. But he believes you need chaos to find genuine order.

What does this mean for you?

If you listen to music on streaming, AI tools may eventually become part of what's on offer. Spotify's tool has so far only been announced as a paid add-on. Dayal's comments show that an established artist can see both opportunities and risks: AI can make something that looks similar, but the feeling behind it, he says, still has to come from a human.