Jim Lauderdale, who plays Bayboro Brewing Co. in St. Petersburg, Florida on June 7, 2025. Credit: Photo by Scott Simontacchi

Your anxiety about giving the robots everything you’ve ever learned officially has a soundtrack. “Artificial Intelligence,” the new song from Americana godfather Jim Lauderdale, is about love and humanity—and uncertainty.

“On one hand, it could be a beneficial thing for the world. On the other hand, there are a lot of unknowns that might run askew of our good intentions or our hopes. For some, the possibilities may bring great benefits; for others, there could be unintended consequences,” the 68-year-old said when he played the song at the Grand Ole Opry. “Time will tell. We shall see.”

Tickets to see Jim Lauderdale play Bayboro Brewing in St. Petersburg on Saturday, June 7 are still available for $28.72.