For such a strong presence
one that has held together the existence
of the present day, to suddenly get up
vanish to fly right into the sunset
and away from each of the persevering
eyes that have kept them in their sights
for so long
For such a presence to leave, naturally
is an upset, an uproar to be more precise
the glue's creep has finally cracked
the heirloom family tree has been sawed down
boiling water left burning for too long
is now nothing but raw flame and distorted copper
The doorway left tilted and without a shim
doesn't look down on the glue that gave it the opportunity
to be upright in the first place
nor does the stump left for rot on the front lawn
neither does the pot point a blackened finger
at the stove for its scorch marks and discoloration
But this presence is different, for it is a human presence
it equates to love and happiness
who are we to project our own discrepancies
onto that presence
to take one of our own, and make it like we own one
all at the same time, losing sight to what that
presence actually taught us
that action is life and to do is to live
Like ink fading on a page, the physicality is gone
but the words retain their meaning
each step will be taken parallel to each other
and will always be a step forward
even if they are thousands of miles apart
they will be taken as deliberately as ever,
as if they were to heel to heel
We should revel in this, laugh in this
cry in this, but at the end of the day have pride in this
for this is setting an example
that presence is our family, it is our friends
it is life and love, it is great
it is strong as its ever been
So take pride in this severance because
no distance between you and them has changed
keep stepping right along side them
until you mark out your own path
because both paths inevitably lead back,
closer and closer into their arms
until one realizes that that presence
never left us in the first place
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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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