- You have a room to yourself, which should be a good thing right? But you catch yourself missing your old musty sorority house room. You realize that for the past several months you fell asleep to the sound of your roommates walking around while you were laying in bed, or hearing their friends' Snapchats that they would play right before they drifted off to sleep. You catch yourself missing the roommate who would watch Grey's Anatomy every night before bed, the shine from her computer screen being a constant reminder that you aren't the last one up.
- You have a kitchen full of food at home that you can walk into and eat whatever you'd like. You don't have to worry that all the Toaster Strudel's might be gone by the time you wake up and make the trip down the stairs to the kitchen. But at home you catch yourself missing those life chats with whatever girl was making breakfast for herself that day, or the random cookies or brownies that girls would make and then just leave on a plate for your enjoyment.
- You have time to yourself. But it's kind of fun to get your friends walking into your room at all hours just to say, "get up, we're going out," or "get up, we're getting food."
- Now back at home I'm happy to walk into my shower without a shower caddy and without flip flops. But at home I don't get to blast ghetto rap with the girl in the shower next to me and attempt to have a conversation with her at the same time (that takes talent).
- You realize that it's almost Monday and all of your friends aren't coming to the house to dine with you before chapter.
- You also realize that you need to repaint your nails and you can't conveniently walk down the hall to borrow that top coat of nail polish that everyone keeps saying is the best stuff known to man.
- You even find yourself missing the nights that you would cram for an exam with five other girls who were also taking that exam the next day, all in your pajamas and slippers eating cereal from the kitchen.
- You can't help but find yourself missing the Friday nights when you get back to the house, eat food, and talk about what everyone else did that night in the living room till 2 a.m.
- Finally, you come to the realization that even though living with 60+ girls can be crazy and sometimes overwhelming, you loved every second of it.
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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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