'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'

Date:
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:32:29 +0000

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has spoken out against
AI taking over human creativity in video games.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves shares his stance on AI being used as a creative tool for video games Graves says, "Nothing will ever replace the emotional depth and creative inspiration of human beings as artists and creators" He says music creation is based on "personal experiences" and "creative instincts
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has spoken out against
AI taking over human creativity in video games and believes technology should only help artists work more efficiently.

In an interview with TechRadar Gaming , where Graves also discussed what it was like to create a full score for a Modern Warfare multiplayer mode for the first time , the composer shared his stance on the rise of AI in music creation, especially in entertainment and video games. "Nothing will ever replace the emotional depth and creative inspiration of human beings as artists and creators," Graves said. "Music is not just a bunch of notes
strung together." Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

He added that human music creation is based on "personal experiences" and "creative instincts forged by emotion and all the little decisions that give
a piece of art its own unique personality."

While against AI as a creative tool, Graves said he's "all for technology
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In the same interview, the composer shared his process for designing the game's multiplayer music, which he described as wholly different from the campaign and explained what inspired him most when writing the score .

"Fortunately, I have no lack of inspiration from the amazing gameplay
itself," Graves said. "The incredible team at Infinity Ward, led by audio director Stephen Miller, was also such a huge creative influence." Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! The best gaming consoles All the best consoles of this generation

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