To My Person in Heaven,
Did you know recently I have been having an identity crisis with the Catholic church? You see, in the Catholic Church they say in order to go to heaven you must confess your sins and do good deeds on Earth. You never went to confession and often said that a Church would burst into flames if you stepped inside. However, I know in my heart you went to heaven.
You've had me wondering for the past couple of days what heaven is like. I imagine it is amazing, with you and grandma probably going to the Heavenly Movie Theater catching films that won't be out for another century or so. I'm writing this letter however, so I can thank you for a couple of things you have already done for me so far while watching over from above.
Thank you for washing a sense of calm over me the night I found out about your passing. I was in the car hysterically crying when all of a sudden I felt okay for a couple of hours. I know you and God were watching over me at that time.
Thank you for reminding me daily of the memories you and I have been lucky enough to share. From the different movies we have gone to see in the past, to when grandma was still alive and I used to put on dance shows for you and her. Whenever I start feeling sad, I start to think of some of the happy memories you and I have had.
Thank you for giving me strength to help our family during this difficult time, even when I am hurting too. I always looked up to you as one of the strongest people in my life and I think you've shared a bit of that strength in the past few weeks. Through you and the Lord, I have been able to heal a little bit.
Thank you for the love I have gotten to know because of you, love I believe will transcend the boundary between heaven and Earth. Love that even though you have passed still feels me with hope and the feeling I am enough.
Even though you've got an eternity in heaven and I still have time left on Earth, I am beyond grateful to know I have someone above who is watching me over fiercely now alongside the Big Man Upstairs Himself.
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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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