Dear Mrs. D,
I still remember the first day I walked into your class in the sixth grade. I really dreaded it. Being an extremely shy and awkward kid, I dreaded being noticed and so I sat in the back, trying to make myself as small as possible. During the discussion week, you would leave the platform to the students to discuss important issues and debate about them. While I had so much to say, I couldn't bring myself to say anything out of fear of being wrong, so I just sat back feeling defeated. You noticed. You decided to challenge me, and I hated it. I loathed how you moved me to the front of the class. I despised how you wouldn't accept my work, unless it was the best that I could do. I hated how you involved me in social clubs and activities. I hate you for always picking me to do class presentations and assigning me as the group leader for every class project we did. I hated you when you chose me as the representative of our school for the speech contest between the schools in our district. I hated you for always pushing me out of my comfort zone when all I wanted was to be invisible. I hated you because I thought you did all of those things out of hatred towards me, but I was wrong.
You didn't give up. You were patient and determined to show me that I could do it. The potential you saw in me far exceeded the potential I saw in myself. Your encouragement and persistence made me the person I am today, confident and always pushing myself to doing my absolute best.
I wish I could thank you in person. This letter doesn't even come close to expressing how grateful I am for you. I know for a fact that if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. You taught me hard work and dedication. You taught me that that I can achieve anything if I work hard and never give up. Good teachers are hard to find and you are, indeed, a great teacher. Your patience, enthusiasm and kindness are proof of that. So thank you Mrs. D. Thank you for your time and patience. Thank you for the times you stayed behind during lunch to help me with my homework when you didn't have to. Thank you for always motivating me and inspiring me to dream big. And most of all, thank you for inspiring me to believe in myself.
P.S: You've always been and will continue to be my most favorite teacher. I hope that someday my kids will also have such an inspiring and dedicated teacher like you.
With lots of love,
Maliha Ludin
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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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