Nikhil Chinapa, one of the early driving forces behind India’s electronic music movement and a key name behind large-format festivals like Sunburn and Supersonic, was in Lucknow recently for a festival appearance. In an exclusive chat, he shared his thoughts on AI in music, explained why intent at the top makes or breaks large events, and outlined his vision of turning public spaces like airports into cultural hubs.“It’s going to get a lot worse before it gets better,” says Nikhil about artificial intelligence in music and other creative fields.