It's the worst feeling in the world. You're having one of those days where everything that could go wrong, does and you don't know what to do about it. It feels like this terrible day is never going to end and the problems are never going to be resolved. I'm going to make you a promise. Everything is going to be okay. Say it in your head. Take a deep breath and say it out loud. Do a nice big stretch and say it again. Cry, take a nap, go for a walk and say it one last time. Everything is going to be okay. Trust me, I know from experience. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those people who's always happy with a smile plastered across my face, but I do like to believe the best in others and situations. I do believe that everything happens for a reason. I do believe that you're always in the right place at the right time. I do believe that what's meant to be will be. I do believe that we need to experience the bad to appreciate the good. Sometimes I lose sight of that, and I really did the other day. I had one of these absolutely awful days which led to me laying on the floor of my living room in a puffy jacket that I ordered online and didn't fit eating a dinner of microwavable brown rice while watching golden girls at 11:34pm. So many things that day did not go how I had hoped, and i was completely miserable about it. But then I was tired of being miserable, I wanted this day to be over ASAP so that tomorrow could begin. Tomorrow is a beautiful concept, it's a new day, a fresh start, a second chance. Whatever is causing your tragic, stressful state of mind, remember it's just a bad day, not a bad life. Tomorrow will be better, you can only go up from here. Not every day is good, but there is some good in every day, you just have to look for it. Some days you have to create your own sunshine and that's okay. Continue to remind yourself that everything will be okay, and it will, pinky promise.
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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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