Lately, there has been a lot of emphasis on the term "black privilege" along with several questions about why it is not being discussed. Firstly, never have I heard of a term so self-contradicting as black privilege; an example that perfectly defines a paradox.
Let’s go through the simple basics:
1. Privilege according to Merriam-Webster is “a right or benefit that is given to some people and not to others.” Keyword: "benefit."
2. Black is the general term used to represent people of darker color, usually Africans and people of African descent.
3. Therefore saying black privilege means there are certain benefits people enjoy because they are or identify themselves as black.
This is where it gets tricky:
There are no benefits to being black. There never have been. During slavery, it was about preventing any type of racial and human benefit for blacks as well as justifying this by every means necessary. The most successful of these means was planting ideas that belittles and dehumanizes black people. They planted seeds that black is ugly, sinful, corrupt, criminals, evil, dangerous, poor and immoral, just to mention a few. It’s the 21st century and those seeds are trees now. You would think today that people are informed enough to see these problems and finally start to do something about it. Wrong! You would think everyone is educated and smart enough to know that years of hatred for one specific color does not just vanish into thin air. Wrong! That is not the case!
What benefits are there? Black males (regardless of age) are still being profiled and shot, there are people still trying to justify their deaths, many of the cops are still getting away with the killings. Every time we gather to speak up (#BlackLivesMatter) we are still being shunned, picked out and oppressed. Their answer is get over it (#AllLivesMastter). Black women are still the most disrespected group in America. Saying black privilege is equivalent to saying unprivileged privilege, it makes no sense. There is no truth to it. You have a better chance finding a teardrop in an ocean.
Black in terms of an entire race of people represents the group that has and is institutionally, socially and systemically undervalued. If you think there is any benefit to this...YOU ARE THE PROBLEM.
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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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