“Where is my bright light?”
4 AM, New York: The light is surging through the high billboards,
Crawling through the bed comes a scrawny 65 year old.
“What’s for breakfast today?” he whispers as he picks out his daily oatmeal,
The “freedom” he is bestowed with, he negates as he works for his next meal.
The tired eyes murmur “Where is my bright light?”
4 AM, Syria: The light is surging through the dusky black cloud,
The mother is mourning over her dead son out loud.
All the pain, and hushes seem to intractable,
You say “All lives matter”, but today once again, they have become fractional.
The bleeding mouth murmurs “Where is my bright light?”
4 AM, Britain: The light is surging through the treaty paper creaks,
The big sister voted for Brexit when it was promised just to be a few tweaks.
Calm life, you said? Today, the realm was voted to be divisional by 52% of the state,
“NO! I WANT TO SEE MY BROTHER” yelped the sister’s regretting face.
The fearsome future murmurs “Where is my bright light?”
4 AM, Orlando: The light is surging through the ambulance sirens,
“Shot – Shot – Shot!” said the gay friend on his 21st when someone screamed “RUN!”
“Gay, huh?”, last few minutes of his life was full of self-criticism,
After a look back down the memory lane, he wondered all about human mechanism.
His last breathe murmured “Where is my bright light?”
4 AM, Bombay: The light is surging through sheds of the Chawl,
Little Imli packs her bag as she throws herself in a white rusty shawl.
No – no! She’s not heading to school – Traffic lights are the destination today,
It’s like the tears never left those eyes, begging is no child’s play.
The shattered dreams murmur “Where is my bright light?”
While the world might be a big circle, we all live in our own tiny corners,
I’m here – you are there, we are scattered like quarters.
Look up! This light brings us together every day, we start a new chapter every day,
Let’s us appreciate, and celebrate the light that is good from whatever lamp it shines.
Don’t say one more time, “Where is my bright light?”
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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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