Earlier this week, I lost one of the strongest, caring and loving women I have ever known. This summer, I was able to travel for the first time in a very long extended time period. I had realized that I had not seen my extended family from my maternal side and never met anyone in my paternal side of my family. During my trip, I had grown closer to my maternal side that I had always known since I was a child, however I had finally the opportunity to get to know my paternal family, aside from an aunt, two uncles and my paternal grandmother. I have gotten to know my father's side in a more depth detailed information. This whole year, I have started to think about preparing to make a family tree that starts from my great grandparents on both sides of my family to keep the history alive for future generations to come. My family is full of many strong, intelligent and beautiful women that empower each other. One of my inspirational women is my maternal grandmother. She taught me how to be strong and fearless no matter where I go. She taught me the way that i should carry myself as a young lady, to dress properly and speak up for myself. My grandmother always spoke up for herself, without thinking about anything twice. She spoke to the rhythm of her own beat without a care in the world and she made sure that her voice was heard, literally. She always said that she would work hard to help others with her kind heart and also do things for people to remember her by. She taught me that whether in good or bad times, you should always be willing to live in the moment. I also learned that it is important to learn other languages to connect with other people of different dialects. She also discussed the true meaning of love, which was to be there and take care of the people that you care about the most. If I could have another moment with my grandmother, I would hug her with all my might and heart, She practically raised me as a child at a young age in Ghana. I will always cherish the times that we spent together and the lessons that I learned along the way. I would say that she has transformed my entire being this year. I feel more confifent and speak my mind as she did because she lived her life with joy and not a care for what other people thought, She used to say, "people think i am a rich woman, but I do not have a dime. Although I felt like I lost a part of my heart when I heard of her passing, I felt my spirit weep inside. I will miss my grandma but I will always keep the memories with me for a lifetime to share with my children.
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
