De do do don't: Sting warns against AI songs

British singer Sting is back at the age of 70 with a hopeful new album, though he admits he sees a lot to worry him in the world right now. — Photo:TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP

British musician Sting warned against songs written by artificial intelligence in an interview with the BBC published Thursday, urging caution about the technology.

The 71-year-old former frontman of The Police said, "The building blocks of music belong to us, to human beings."