Pop star Gary Numan believes AI robots consider humans a nuisance, boldly warning that society teeters on the cusp of extinction. Numan's dramatic take on artificial intelligence has fans and futurists alike pondering if the Machines will someday demand earplugs—or the planet.

Referencing his 1979 hit “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?”, Gary Numan’s latest warning suggests AI robots now see humans as annoying nuisances, not collaborators. If Numan’s vision proves prescient, AI robots may soon flip the script—making us the background noise.