AI, Paperclips, and Empathy | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Les Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon just unleashed their third collaborative album—a darkly comedic concept record about AI turning humans into paperclips—after three grueling years of work. What began as a sci-fi narrative has evolved into a poignant exploration of societal empathy loss, with Les using his signature humor to confront heavy themes rooted in his upbringing amid addiction. He reveals his discomfort with his own voice and how he channels himself through characters, a trait his dad still jokes about regarding his bass playing. The duo champions artists speaking truth while fostering…