15 years ago, on a Tuesday, our entire country was attacked. It only took 102 minutes for our country to change forever. Hijacked planes destroyed the Twin Towers and the Pentagon within an hour. I was only four years old and barely knew what was going on. I wish I could say I remember everything that happened, but sadly I don't. I imagine it was a day full of tears and fears. Growing up, I still did not quite understand what the "September 11th attack" was. I don't remember fully understanding until I was probably 10 years old and even then, I still had a hard time. Each year we learned about 9/11, but at such a young age, it was hard for kids to comprehend that a terrorist group wanted to completely destroy and end our country. I will never know exactly what occurred that day and I will never be able to imagine the pain that this country felt. But, I do feel the sorrow now. As I grew older, I began to realize that our country was permanently damaged and that we would never fully heal. Until this day, we still have not healed. We mourn the loss of almost 3,000 people, almost 3,000 people that were just trying to live their daily lives. Firefighters, police officers, and government workers were just a few to name. It breaks my heart that the people that gave their lives to protect and serve us, lost their lives on that day. Wives, husbands, children, mothers and fathers lost their family members. Family members they will never be able to replace. This will probably never become a headlining article, but if it does, I want every single family that lost a loved one to know that we all still pray every night for their strength. We pray that each day they can walk the streets of this country and know that they are in God's hands. Their loved ones were brave enough and stood for what they believed in and they should be so proud of that. I want them to know, that they will never be forgotten. September 11th is a day of remembrance. A day to honor each life that was lost. I personally want to thank every firefighter and EMS responder for risking their lives day in and day out to protect, serve, and help our country. You get out there and do everything you can and at the end of the day, we do not show you the appreciation we should. Thank you for what you do. With that being said, our country needs to come together as one and fight for the freedom and protection we all equally deserve. We live in this country together and its sad to see that so much is going on that could easily be avoided. We should spread love and love one another no matter what the circumstances are.
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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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