I’m very excited to become part of Odyssey and the team. This is my first post/article so hopefully they get better as they go. To give my first post some meaning I am going to recollect my thoughts and feelings before I was offered to be part of this organization. For an Organization so big this was the first time I’ve actually heard of it until my friend mentioned it to me. We were in the car and she mentioned something about her boss. I didn’t really know that she worked because we would hang out frequently so I asked her if she had a job. She told me that it was some form of blog workshop kind of deal where she can write about whatever she wants. That sounded pretty cool to me so I told her that I was interested and if I could be able to join or participate. Luckily she was already going to ask me so she contacted her boss to tell her I was interested. I was curious on how the process would work for me to be able to join. She explained the process and the part that I was kind of nervous about was the interview. To be honest this would be my first interview and I really didn’t know how to look at it so it was on my mind constantly. I was bombarding my friend with question and thinking about how to approach my first interview. She could tell I was a little nervous so she told me to chill and just talk. With the most perfect timing I got a text message from her boss saying she heard from my friend that I was interested. I told her I was so she asked if I was available for a quick call (basically the interview) unfortunately I was busy so we decided on a time and date so I waited until then. Being me it was on my mind for the most part and I was wondering if I was at least decent of a writer compared to my friend. I didn’t really worried about because I didn’t want to get psyched out for it. So the day came and I was still a little nervous. I was waiting for a call throughout the day and Amanda (boss) called. It was a feeling of mixed emotions. I was really excited yet nervous. Knowing me I was going to mess up my first interview so I answered we greeted each other then she informed me and gave me more of a detailed description of Odyssey. I told her more about me and she asked if I had any question so I asked to help me understand a couple of things then she said okay thank you and welcome to the team. When I heard that I was filled with joy and got really excited and contacted my friend that I made it right away. So yea… That’s my experience with the start of a new chapter! Can’t wait to do more.
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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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