For some people, but not all, it is a daily struggle to put away nagging, overthought, or anxious thoughts and just live and let be. I know I fall into that category very easily as I constantly go through my day wondering what secret motives people have for doing what they do. While it may be good to question some things, sometimes you’re better off accepting it without questioning it, and here is why. I have learned that while this personality type can be amusing and fairly intelligent, it in some occasions can act as a repellent for people who tend not to think along those lines. It seems to me that as I questioned more frequently my place in this school, in this city, in this country, and in this world the more I put myself in a place further from society. By questioning reality, the world, society, and cultural norms, I found myself unintentionally alienating myself from the very concepts I was trying to understand. To put it simply, one must either be 100% within or without. While engaging with anything or anyone you must be fully present during that time or else you’ll miss out on the connection being made because you were too up in your head trying to understand bigger, more symbolic meanings. Now for those of you who are reading this and are finding yourself completely lost with what I am trying to convey, let me break it down even further. A perfect analogy for my theory lies right within the popular film The Great Gatsby (the Leonardo DiCaprio version). I’m sure by now most of you are familiar with the film but for those of you who are not, I will give you a brief overview to better understand my analogy. The film is set in New York in 1922 during a time of rising wealth in which the narrator, Nick Caraway describes his experiences with a mysterious man by the name of Gatsby. One scene in particular is Nick Caraway, partying with a wealthy relative and his mistress which is significant because it is in that scene where he becomes detached from his surroundings as he begins to reflect on the events taking place around him. He described himself and being “within and without” meaning someone who typically doesn't belong being put in a situation that is counter to all that he has experienced and counter to his supposed place within that society. This scene is a perfect example of being too involved in analyzing your surroundings to the point that you feel detached from the events taking place. And this is what I wanted to stress the most: that while it is good to question things and be reflective, there are times for these things that aren’t while you’re with other people or else you will miss out on the full experience.
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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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