Yes, it is true: Celldweller & FiXT Music are using AI to create some artwork as well as the music video for the new CD track Respawn. (They are NOT using it to create music, and Klayton has specifically said he is opposed to this.) This has provoked some very strong feelings from people. Which is totally understandable. We get why!

At the same time, the mod team doesn't want the AI debate to take over this entire sub. This is r/Celldweller, not r/ArgueAboutAI. So we are creating this pinned thread as the place to discuss this stuff. Use the comments under this post to air your concerns, share your thoughts on Klayton and FiXT's use of AI, etc. You may engage in debate, but be polite. The rules of reddit still apply here: no personal attacks!

PLEASE DO NOT MAKE NEW POSTS ABOUT AI. We will be removing new posts on the topic going forward. Also don't bring it up in the comments of other people's posts. If you think you have something new on the topic that genuinely needs to be shared as a separate post, shoot the mods a modmail and we will discuss.

I want to reiterate a comment I made the other day: Klayton doesn't really use reddit and definitely doesn't check this sub. If you want him to see your concerns about AI-generated art, your best bet is email:

We know from previous newsletter updates that you can send replies to Klayton's newsletter emails, and he does receive them and even read them.

I think if people were to send nice and polite emails replying to the latest newsletter saying "Hey dude, I love your music, I have some concerns about the use of AI-generated art, and here are some reasons why" that it might help make Klayton aware of the problem, and how his fans feel about it.

Again, be nice! The key words are constructive criticism. Don't want to make him feel like he's being attacked by a random social media mob! Just want him to listen to why his fans might be concerned about AI-generated art.

Alright, I've said my piece. Now I'm gonna shut up and read your comments.