Aisha Retno hits back at claims her song 'Tak Adil' was made with AI

PETALING JAYA – Singer Aisha Retno has hit back at claims by some social media users that her song Tak Adil was produced using artificial intelligence (AI).

Aisha, whose full name is Sharifah Aisha Retno Sayed Sipulijam, 26, said the accusation was deeply disappointing because the song grew out of her own heartbreak and hard work with her younger brother, Radi.

"I cried for two days and two nights, two hours and two seconds, to get the inspiration to write a song from my own heartbreak story.

"Then my brother dragged me into the studio. We finished this song together even though I had a fever at the time and still managed to record the demo at 3am," she wrote on Threads. (Translated from Malay.)

She added: "I feel like making sambal bilis over whoever said my song was made using AI. I don't even know how to use AI applications or software. Never mind, we move forward. Eight days before AJL (Anugerah Juara Lagu), I really am nervous."

The post came after an individual questioned the authenticity of Tak Adil, claiming it had been generated with AI.

Aisha's remarks quickly drew attention, especially with the prestigious 40th Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL40) approaching, sparking debate among social media users.

"People work hard on their craft and get accused of using AI so easily. Keep creating, Aisha — talent can't be copied by a machine.

"All the best at AJL. Prove that hard work always beats slander," read some of the comments.

For the record, the pop track with a soft rock touch was written entirely by Aisha and her brother Radi, and has qualified for AJL40, scheduled to take place at Unifi Arena, Bukit Jalil on Aug 15.