You know that feeling you get when you think you're forgetting something? The mental checklist you go through before leaving the house? That's how it feels right now in a world that has so many cries of outrage — it's hard to keep track. Racism, sexism, ageism, feminism, lgbtq+, nature conservation, and freedom of religion, just to name a few. These are all so important and deserve equal attention, but I can't help but feel that we are forgetting one last crucial dynamic: body diversity.
The funny thing about body diversity is that it might just be the easiest fix, but the most unnoticed. Open a magazine or turn on the TV and notice who it is you're looking at. Women are mostly white, tall and thin with long flowing hair and faces that fit the stereotype of accepted beauty. They are usually between the ages of 16 and 36 and identify as straight. So let's break down that description into the topics of fighting we currently understand: race, gender, age discrimination, and sexual orientation. Therefor, if body diversity accounts for so many of the topics we are so passionate about, why is it so forgotten?
We are not doing our part in destroying physical stereotypes. Why are models and mannequins a size two when the national average is a 16? This is not by accident. This is because someone somewhere wants you to think that you aren't small enough, pretty enough, white enough, or smart enough. If you could just squeeze into a smaller size of jeans, your life would be so much better. If your boobs were bigger, but not too big, you would be happier. And if your skin could just be a few shades lighter, we would greatly appreciate it.
Body diversity is the forgotten fight because it is so easy to feel powerless against society's portrayal of women (and men but I can't speak from experience). Be bold and question this widely accepted norm. Support companies who create a positive message for people of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Embrace what makes you unique, whether it's curly hair or wide thighs. Don't give up on this fight because the more we diversify beauty, the more beauty we will find in this life.
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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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