Ivor Novello winner Linda Perry tells songwriters to ‘embrace’ artificial intelligence

• Linda Perry, the 4 Non Blondes singer and songwriter, has urged songwriters to “embrace” artificial intelligence (AI), stating that it makes “people’s life easier in some way.”
• Perry received the special international award at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards on Thursday, 21 May.
• She said that running from “the future” means running from solutions, suggesting that embracing AI helps navigate its use and prevent manipulation.
• British artist James Blunt presented Perry with her award and echoed her sentiments, highlighting AI's potential benefits in music, such as perfecting backing vocals.
• The Ivor Novello Awards, presented by the Ivors Academy, celebrates and recognises songwriting and composing.

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Linda Perry says songwriters should ’embrace’ artificial intelligence