To the strong women in my life,
I consider myself extremely fortunate that I have so many of you in my life who
I can look up to as strong role models. These incredible women, whom I admire for their strength and grace, did not
become strong because they had it easy, but became strong because they
experienced times where things would not work out. They trudged through storms
and held the weight of the world on their shoulders. They would build enough
courage to stand up, only to be knocked down again by life's punches. Every day
they approached their challenges differently. Despite however difficult these
challenges might have been, these women made sure that they rose to the occasion
and handled them with class. While each one of these ladies are different than
the next, they all have helped me become who I am today. Regardless of who you
are or how long we've known each other: thank you.
I've learned from you and have spent countless hours quietly admiring your ability to walk with the strength and conviction that is needed to conquer the universe.
You've shown me how important it is to wake up and choose strength every day.
I've eagerly followed your prominent footsteps, hoping to make as much of an impact as you have on the world. Thanks to you, I dance a little crazier, sing a little louder, and walk a little taller.
You've shown me to ditch the glass slipper and help me embrace shattering the glass ceiling instead. Barriers are meant to be broken, and the ability to fearlessly rise to life's challenges is a lesson I would soon learn time and time again. Luckily, it was a lesson that you made sure I never had to endure alone. Whether I fell short of my goal or achieved success, you were there and always were willing to catch me and to push me further than I thought was possible.
You wake up and fight every single day for what you want out of life. Your voice is powerful and can move mountains. It has since lent volume to mine and has helped find my own voice. When there are times when the ground beneath you rattles you to the core, you stand firm. Because of you, I never gave up. You've taught me to love my quirks and to embrace my imperfections. The confidence you have in yourself has poured into me.
Thank you for being you, because you have inspired me to be me.
Love,
A Future Strong Woman
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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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