'Nothing will ever replace the emotional depth and creative inspiration of human beings as artists and creators' — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer speaks out against AI in video games, says 'music is not just a bunch of notes strung together'

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has voiced his concerns about artificial intelligence being utilized as a creative tool in video games. Graves asserts that nothing can ever take the place of the emotional depth and creative inspiration that only human artists and creators can provide. Music, he explains, is not merely a series of notes arranged in a sequence but rather a reflection of one's personal experiences and creative instincts, driven by emotion and the countless decisions that imbue a piece of art with its own distinct personality.

While Graves is vehemently against AI being employed as a creative force, he does support technologies that augment and assist artists, enabling them to work more efficiently. However, he emphasizes a crucial distinction: he differentiates between assisting and replacing human creativity with digital processes. In the same interview, Graves divulged his approach to composing the game's multiplayer music, which he likened to a completely separate endeavor from the campaign mode.

He credited the stunning gameplay itself for providing him with an abundance of inspiration, as well as the exceptional team at Infinity Ward, led by audio director Stephen Miller, who served as a significant creative influence.