Jay-Z Tells Fans to Think Critically About AI

Jay-Z has encouraged people to "question everything" as artificial intelligence continues to develop.

The 56 year old rapper spoke about the potential risks of AI after social media users claimed he was struggling to sell tickets and criticised the sound quality of his two night performance at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Jay, who is married to fellow Grammy winner Beyonce, told the audience: "Everyone needs to pay close attention to what's happening in the world, right?

"Some people might say this place was empty tonight, but you have eyes and can see for yourselves. Others might tell you the music sounded terrible, but you have ears to judge for yourselves. You need to think critically and question everything.

"With AI and all this technology, this kind of thing has been happening for a long time. We used to call it propaganda. But now the technology has advanced, and people have all these ways to fool you. That's why they call it artificial intelligence. It's copying you and copying us.

"We have genuine intelligence. That's something artificial intelligence doesn't have."

Jay returned to the subject later in the performance, once again urging fans to think carefully about what they see and hear.

The chart topping rapper said: "Always remember to question everything. You know what I'm saying?

"Machines are learning from you. You give them your style, your name and your information, and they start imitating you. But they can never actually become you. They'll never be you, so keep questioning everything, especially in the world we're living in today. You understand me?"

Meanwhile, Jay is preparing to take the stage at the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

The rapper has been confirmed as the headliner for Super Bowl LXI, scheduled to take place at SoFi Stadium on February 14. Jay described the opportunity as a "dream come true".

The New York born artist, who has worked alongside the NFL since 2019 to help shape its live entertainment programming, said in a statement: "Going from releasing Reasonable Doubt to performing on the Super Bowl halftime stage has been an incredible journey.

"Three decades of music, hard work and culture, now reaching the biggest stage in the world. This journey continues to feel like a dream come true."