This past election is no doubt one of the most disappointing moments in United States victory and I know that many people are currently mourning the fate of this country. We try and blame the liberal and green party voters for the outcome at hand. And yet, as we do this, we also reminisce on the good times earlier on when Bernie Sanders was in the scene, with inflated promises of a better future. However, we are wrong to do so. Bernie Sanders stepped up to the stage when American was not ready to hear him, and pushed his voice to be heard despite America’s obvious interest in Trump. Then, Bernie Sanders, knowing that the nation was not ready for the hopeful ideas of what our country can be, trashed on Hilary. Bernie Sanders ruined Hilary’s campaign from the get go, and essentially made her appear as damaged goods to our country. This is why Trump became president. Because Bernie Sanders failed to distinguish reality from a daydream. He relentlessly hounded on Hilary Clinton to such a point that the public thought Donald Trump, a joke of a candidate, would be better in office than Hilary. While there are many people to blame for what comes next, I feel as if the only person to blame is Bernie Sanders. It makes me sick to see all of these memes and hear people talking about how they wished Bernie Sanders could have saved us if only he had been elected to run for the presidency. While it would’ve been nice to have Bernie in office, the plain truth is that he never would’ve been elected because America was not ready for such big proposals. And furthermore, I feel like Bernie is in fact not a good candidate for the presidency because of his failure to realize this. An important aspect of leading this nation is knowing what the people want, and Bernie Sander’s simply had no clue and had an agenda to push. If anyone feels as if Bernie Sanders deserved more credit, well that person may as well have voted for Trump because that's what Bernie Sanders did to our nation: made them elect the joke of the century. Congrats America, and I credit Bernie for whatever happens next.
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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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