Dear God,
I thank you so much for the great summer vacation that you gave me. From all the new opportunities, adventures, and people that I met throughout this time. I could not have imagined a better three months. Thank you for the long nights and the early mornings, the trips and the camps, and the days when I didn't wake up until noon. Those were personally my favorite.
This week begins another chapter that You have granted me. I feel so blessed that I am able to attend a school I love and learn from some of the best professors. I am also so so so relieved that I have a roof over my head and a new job that I love. I am thankful for the fact that I am surrounded by kind-hearted people who love me and support me, and are always there to catch me when I fall. They also hold me accountable and lift me up with Your words and promises when I fail to remember them on my own. I am excited to start this new journey and continue down the path you have designed for me.
God, I pray that this year becomes more about You and less about me. I pray that your glory, your will and your love is displayed through me. Let me be a vessel for your Word. I ask that you be with me on the easiest of days, and on the days when I seem hopeless and discouraged. Remind me that You are for me and never against me, and that You know the outcome of my decisions.
God, be with me while I lead events on campus, while I'm studying for my courses, and please calm my nerves on a test day because You know how crazy I can be. And, give those around me patience for the days when I'm high strung and in better words, a hot mess.
I pray for safe travels and experiences. I pray for good friendships and slow loves. I pray that I grow not only as a student, but as an adult and a servant of You. I ask that You show yourself to me daily in even the smallest of places. I pray that I can lead others to You and that I continue to follow You and You alone.
I thank you for the upcoming moments I will experience. I thank you for those that will come, and those that will go in my life. I trust that you have a plan bigger than what I will ever plan for myself, and in this, I can find peace with this upcoming semester.
I know that no matter what this semester throws at me, You will be with me every step of the way. Remind me to never give up or second guess Your plan. You are a good, good father and I am so excited to see how You change the hearts of myself and those around me.
Thank you again for what's ahead.
In your name I pray... Amen
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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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