Inadequacy. A word I struggle with consistently. Inadequate to make it through school, inadequate to serve in ministry, just inadequate to do whatever the Lord had placed on my heart. This summer, I was blessed to be able to serve the Karajamong people here in Kaabong, Uganda. While this season here has been so sweet, it has come with many ups and downs of spiritual warfare beginning in March. When I received the call telling me I would be serving in Africa, I immediately felt inadequate. I was flooded with thoughts telling me that I couldn't do it because I had no experience and was fresh out of school. Two weeks before the trip, I received an email saying that Covid-19 was on a rise here in Uganda and the country was shut down. Our trip was still on, but the enemy filled my head with the lies of fear. He told me I would be inadequate to meet the needs here. Fast-forward to life here in Kaabong. Upon getting here, my team and I quickly realized the need here was far greater than we anticipated. We would step into the roll of a doctor by diagnosing and prescribing, something I was completely unprepared for. Again, the enemy began telling me I was inadequate to do this and these people would be better off if I would have stayed home. In the past three weeks, I have felt inadequate to serve, inadequate as a believer, and inadequate as a friend. I have had many hard conversations in three short weeks here in Kaabong. My heart has been completely wrecked and remolded in a season that I was so spiritually dry in. But I have come to realize, the enemy is correct. I am inadequate… when I try to be adequate out of self. Our adequacy comes from Christ and Christ alone. 2 Corinthians 12:9 says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Today, I am reminded that when we attempt to do anything in the power of self, ultimately we fail. It is through Christ alone that we are given the power (and the adequacy) to do what He has called us to do. So my friends, I urge you to cling to this verse in seasons when you feel inadequate or unequipped.
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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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