I have had so many "best friends" ever since I can remember, and out of the 12 that I can think of off the top of my head from preschool to college, I have talked to a total of 4 of them within the last six months. A couple of the best friends I knew when I was really little make me sad when I think of not seeing them any more, and wonder what kind of people they turned into. But then there's the more recent middle school and high school best friends. It amazes me how easily I can move on in my life and say that I no longer have contact with this person other than through social media and I am okay with that.
Since when was I okay with losing people? I've always hated moving on and leaving things behind, it's in my nature to become very attached to what I hold dear to me. I guess these people, who had a major part of my respect and companionship at one point in my life, were just temporary, fleeting friends who were there for me when I needed them but once I moved on, they were out of my life.
I tried staying in touch with a few of them, but I always got busy, or they never got back to me, or they would never reach out to me so I eventually got somewhat disheartened and stopped trying to be the one to plan everything. I always hated feeling like I was bugging someone to see if they wanted to do something on the weekend or during the summer. But those people never tried planning things to do with me, so I'd always just be stuck at home with no plans. So I'd get frustrated and annoyed and just stop trying altogether.
But that being said, I will always be here for all of the people that I have ever called my friend. If you ever want to talk, or meet up, or just reminisce about the old days, don't hesitate to let me know. Even if it feels like I fell off of the face of the earth, I'm still here and I still care just as much as the best of times we had. I promise.
There are people in your life who are meant to stay, but there are also people in your life who just shape your character so that you can be the best possible version of yourself. There is an impermanence of a majority of the friendships in your life, but that is okay. It is completely normal and healthy to have had so many best friends whom you no longer speak to regularly or even at all. People are always scared of impermanence and losing people, however I now know that this is just a part of life, and that you must learn the fleeting nature of things before you can be ready for the tough road that is the real world.
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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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