Grammy-nominated composer and sitarist Anoushka Shankar, who is set to begin her India tour soon, said she is yet to use AI to create something but she does not believe it can ‘mimic our creativity’.
“I don’t think in any way, at least right now, AI can mimic our creativity. It can regurgitate permutations of what has already come before. It can enhance what we do, as a tool, but it can’t replace the energy of being in a live room with a live artiste and hearing their soul and their music,” she said.
The 42-year-old added that she has been very conflicted when it comes to recreating music and voices of people who are no longer with us through AI.
“Maybe 10-15 years down the line, it will become a normal part of being an artiste. But it’s unfair for artistes who didn’t get a chance to do that,” she added. “There are so many incredible musicians out there trying to make a career. It’s unfair for them to be overshadowed by holographic shows or AI of deceased people. It can be visually fascinating, but other generations should be given a chance.”
Talking about how mental health awareness is important for artists, Shankar said, “Touring can be a very solitary experience. It’s not an easy task to manage the pressures of being creative and simultaneously having to manage business. I realised I am a healthier and happier person when I put my phone down at nine o’clock every night.”
She further added, “Our brains are designed to do one thing at a time, and our bodies are meant to follow seasons, light, and weather. We don’t always realise the impact of our modern lifestyles on our system, and how stress creeps in. That’s exactly why boundaries are important.”
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The New York Knicks may have won Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers, but it was Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner who truly stole the spotlight at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Sitting courtside among a sea of celebrities, the couple’s very public display of affection became the real talking point of the evening, with videos of their kiss flooding social media.
Cameras captured the duo leaning in close, whispering, kissing, and holding hands while seated next to actors Miles Teller and Ben Stiller. Chalamet, in a blue-and-orange Knicks jacket inspired by Patrick Ewing, looked completely at ease next to Jenner, who kept it sleek in a white top, leather trousers, and a Knicks cap. The two looked more like a couple on a romantic night out than high-profile guests at a tense playoff game.
Online reactions were swift and fierce. Some joked that Chalamet was whispering spoilers for Dune: Part Two, while others compared the couple to overly affectionate teens in a school hallway. Criticism also surfaced, with users questioning Jenner’s absence from her children’s lives during such outings. Still, many were amused and intrigued by their chemistry.
Chalamet, a known Knicks fan and frequent attendee, has been spotted courtside multiple times throughout the playoff season. Jenner joined him earlier this month for a game against the Celtics, though their PDA was more subdued then.
Their latest appearance marked Jenner’s return to MSG, and this time, the couple didn’t hold back. After the Knicks clinched the win, the two were seen celebrating in the Garden’s back hallways, high-fiving fans and soaking in the playoff energy. Jenner raised her arms in triumph as she ran past the Knicks dancers, while Chalamet cheered with fans along the tunnel.
The pair, who went public with their relationship in late 2023 after being spotted at a Beyoncé concert, have slowly become regulars at major events, walking red carpets and appearing at festivals together and their appearance at the Knicks game was no different.
And fans are now playfully noting a trend: the Knicks are undefeated whenever Jenner shows up. Coincidence? Perhaps. But it’s certainly working for now.