Growing up there were many things that I realized were done differently by my peers than how I did them. I have always believed that being different isn't a bad thing at all, but when everything is made for right-handed people it gets a little annoying. Everything from writing in a notebook to swinging a baseball bat is a struggle. Learning how to adjust to a dominantly right-handed world takes time with new obstacles everyday. Only about 10 percent of the population uses their left hand. This means that when you meet another lefty you become best friends. Not only do people think that it's weird that you write with your paper side-ways, whenever you write in front of someone new, they make a comment about how surprising it is that you are left-handed. Not only is writing on paper done differently, binders and notebooks are the worst things in the world. I always dread starting a new piece of paper because of the binding. Not only does it get in the way of my hand, it leaves an imprint on my forearm from resting it there while writing. Also, no, my hand is not dirty, it is just smeared pen, pencil or marker. The perpetual temporary tattoo that all left-handed people get is one of the worst things about writing. Not only does everything you have just wrote smear, it ends up on the side of your hand. Learning how to use scissors was basically torture as a small child, especially because most people do not know how to teach a left-handed child how to use something. Just like scissors, sports have always been a struggle. Swinging a bat and kicking a ball are just two of the endless things that lefties do differently while playing sports. More times than not, conforming to the right-handed ways is easier to learn than struggling to survive as the odd one out. By now, I am more ambidextrous than I am a lefty. No, I am not shameful of being left-handed. I am proud of it and wish that more people understood what it takes to be a lefty. Mark your calendars for August 13 which is International Left-Handers Day and show pride and support for all of the lefties in your life and stop the discrimination.
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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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