I want you to know, first of all, that I am okay. It broke my heart and shook my core, but I am okay. I don’t understand all the reasons why you walked away from us, but I’ve come to terms with the fact that some people are only a part of our lives for a little while. And then they leave. And then it hurts. And then you get a little bit stronger. You don’t “get over it.” I’m still not over it. There are days when I cannot cope with the burden of knowing you’re gone. I don’t understand because I would have fought for us, I DID fight for us. But you didn’t… you walked away. And I would be lying if I said I could do the same. But I’ve learned that some people who leave make room for new people to enter, and it makes me appreciate the ones who do stay just a little more. I love you even though you left, and I think I always will. You will hold a special place in my heart, because I’m not willing to deny that at one time things were great and you meant the world to me. But some people just don’t stay. And you have to be cautious when people promise that they’ll always be there. Because I’ve learned that oftentimes the ones who have to promise things like that are often the ones who know they can’t keep those promises. But I hope that you find your way in this world and I hope that sometimes you look back and wish you had chosen to fight a little harder. And I want you to know that I will still leave a part of myself open to you if you ever decide to come back. I guess that’s my way of continuing to fight. You know, I really never stopped fighting. I don’t know if it was as hard for you as it was for me, and I’d like to think that you think about it as much as I do. I can’t erase the mark you made on my life, and I don’t really want to. I can’t erase the past and I don’t want to because the past is a part of who I am, good and bad. But through all of it, the whirlwind of emotions to being left alone having to deal with the pain of knowing you might never come back, knowing that you’re more okay than I am, I have learned one thing. I will be the person who stays. I will be the person who fights. I will not walk away when it gets hard. I will love those around me and fight for them with my whole heart because you taught me how it feels to not do all those things. So I love you, and I am grateful for you, and I have learned from you. And I hope that you read this, and I sincerely hope that next time, you choose to stay.
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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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