The Powerball is increasing every minute, making the prospects of winning even slimmer, but the rewards to much higher. Currently the Powerball is $1.5 billion dollars and the hype of every news outlet and 7/11 throughout the country. And although it’s more likely that I get struck by lightning and attacked by a shark in the same day, I still have hope. And I need to be prepared for what to do with my money if I do happen to win.
Quit this damn editor-in-chief position - just kidding it’s not like they’re paying me or anything.
Buy a new puppy/puppies. Open up an animal shelter so I could play with said puppies all day long (and instagram with them of course).
Get that super new and fancy fat burning procedure that apparently chills the fat off your body because nothing else seems to work these days.
Then purchase a lifetime supply of Starbucks (can you even do this?- probably, billionaires can do anything) because I’m basic.
Get laser hair removal surgery so that I never have to put my life at risk again while balancing on one foot in the dorm showers while trying to shave my legs.
Go to soul cycle like every day because I’m addicted and it’s like a rule that billionaires have to be skinny.
Buy my parents a huge new house and then force them to let me have parties in it because I actually own it.
Never have to fill my water bottles with juice from the dining hall because I don’t want to spend money on chasers.
Build a shrine to me and my friends in our old high school because we’re washed up and seriously concerned that people there are going to forget about us.
Hire a hit man to get rid of the lengthy list of people I hate (not kill them, just send them far away, I’m not a monster.)
Hire someone to clean up my social media history because one day I’m going to need a real adult job (this article will probably be included)
Give some money to my friends and family as an appreciation and to help them but also so they’ll be forever indebted to me.
Endorse the presidential candidate most likely to win because duh direct ties to the White House.
Donate some money to charity because I’m not completely narcissistic and selfish.
Stay tuned for a follow up article if I do win. May the odds be even in your my favor.
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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