Having an older brother is truly a blessing. While growing up he played a huge part in the girl I was and continues to play a huge part in influencing the young woman I am today. Despite the rough fights we had when we were little that included my super sharp nails digging into his skin and the endless amounts of ice cubes whipped at each other in the house as we fought when our parents weren't home, I still love him. I have a lot to thank him for. Number one, on the list of things I have to thank him for is for pushing me to be the best that I can possibly be. He started doing that when I played softball and basketball growing up and he still continues to do that when it comes to everything else I do today. Then there is also his sport knowledge that rubbed off on me growing up. From roller hockey tournaments in the court we lived in, to intense two on two driveway basketball games I slowly began to understand just how sports were played. I remember specifically freshman year when a girl hit a ball in gym class and ran to third base instead of first. I cringed when she did that thinking if I hadn't had the guidance from my brother regarding baseball, that could very well have been me. Next, I have to thank him for always having my back when it came to fights with friends, but also having the courage to tell me when I was in the wrong during a fight. I'm grateful for him being a great listener when things upset me and I'm at my lowest points. I'm also grateful for a lesson that he taught me that he might not actually realize he taught me. It's because of him that I get a little insight into how the male brain works. It's because of him that I have respect for other guys’ feelings because, believe it or not, guys have feelings too. He showed me how a guy should be feeling when he's not with you. He sets the bar for how a guy who truly cares about me should treat me. I learned to only have respect for the guys that show me respect and move on from the guys that don't. I'm a lucky child because I have a sibling. However, I'm blessed that my sibling was my brother. I love him with all my heart and wouldn't change the good, or the bad, times we've had for anything.
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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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