In about a week, I will be turning 23 years old. As the day becomes closer, I find myself thinking about my life. I have gone through so much in my 22 years of life. I have laughed a lot, cried, smiled, hugged my love ones tight, failed, and made life changing decisions. I have watched my grandma, uncle, and aunt leave this earth and watched pieces of myself leave with them, struck with grief that even years later still haunts me. I watched my family come together in times of sadness and happiness, for parties to celebrate accomplishments, big or small, to celebrate the holiday season, a new member of the family and countless other events. My family has been the one constant in my life, no matter what life has thrown at me, my family has been right there by my side to catch me, to cheer me on, to support and love me no matter what. I graduated elementary and high school and went onto college. I made the decision to live at school and forever changed my life. I met a boy who broke my heart and another who decided we couldn’t be friends anymore. I met some of the strongest people I know. I lived with some of the best people in the world and learned so much from them. They have all shaped me into the person that I am today. I kept my two closest friends with me through it all, told them all the stories of what was going on in my life and took their advice to heart. I moved back home and went on a diet, conquering my fear of never being able to love myself. I lost 50 pounds and what I lost in weight I gained in self confidence, love and respect for myself and for everyone else around me. I learned how to appreciate compliments, how to look in the mirror everyday and smile at the person staring back at me. I graduated college and am currently conquering the real world. I am learning new things everyday at my job, growing as a person. I am becoming a better person each and every day of my life. I am writing again and it feels great to get my thoughts out there and to see others responding in such a positive way. I feel empowered seeing my words published. I made the decision on a whim over the summer and I am so glad that I did. I have so much to say and I finally have a place where I can say it! I am in a good place for the first time in 22 years and it feels really good. I feel happier, healthier, stronger, and ready for what 23 is going to bring me!
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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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