Brian Eno Brings Opal Back—and Keeps Asking Who Controls AI

Brian Eno is bringing Opal Records back. In an Associated Press interview, he discusses restoring hard-to-find releases and considers a 12-album collection of unreleased music. He also expresses interest in AI while questioning its ownership and oversight.

Amplifier's take: technology should give a creator more room to work. The person holding the controls still matters. A new tool can open a door, but artists need a say in what happens to their work after they walk through it.

Source: Associated Press, retrieved October 13, 2026. Reporting summary and Amplifier commentary; no wire-service affiliation implied.

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