Overview

• At a London event the 80-year-old ABBA co-founder revealed he’s writing a new musical with the help of artificial intelligence.
• Ulvaeus called AI a powerful tool for generating creative ideas but said it performs poorly at producing entire songs or lyrics.
• He compared the system favorably to his former partner Benny Andersson, noting AI works faster and follows instructions precisely.
• The musician emphasized that AI cannot replace the collaborative spark of a human songwriting partner.
• Ulvaeus has long embraced digital innovation and is fascinated by AI’s potential impact on the music industry.