For those who don't know, Fueled By Ramen sent out a video on Youtube showing that a recent band called Against The Current released a new music video. The video is called Outsiders the other day and needless to say, I am head over heels in love with it. When I first listened to the song, I was coming back from errands and I had had a rough week. I needed something, anything to lift my spirits up from floods of school work and anxiety and depression. When I hit play, I expected to listen to the first thirty seconds and head off to another paper to write, but surprisingly, I stopped and listened to the entire song, which is rare considering I get very distracted by other things like homework, cleaning, or talking to friends. Since I was babysitting, I had nothing but time on my hands and decided to take a deep breath and listen to it. Outsiders, in short, in an anthem to the outcasts, the ones that society deems unfit to function, to be worthy. Considering the majority of songs nowadays revolve around sex, relationships, and the exceptional feminist themed, this was a nice twist. The band, consisting of three members, certainly blends into the video but in a way that anybody can be classified as an 'outsider'. The main singer later becomes a leader to tell those who feel that way are never alone, that it's okay to stick together and marvel at the fact that we are all different. Those who don't like it can just keep doing what they're doing and become society's puppets. This song was a great change of pace from all the music I listen to the radio or on my iPod. Usually I hear kinds of lyrics that revolve around sex or a sappy love song. Although I like a good love song every now and then, it's just constantly overplayed and makes me feel rather... annoyed to put it lightly. Yes, I even danced around my room and shouted the occasional: YAS! It wasn't something I would head-bang to but it's a very good introduction to the band. I highly recommend it to those who are struggling right now. You are never alone. Check it out now:
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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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