I’m sure you didn't realize it at the time but you have had a huge impact on my life just from being there, whether it was sitting in the kitchen watching TV or playing card games, for the first nine years of my life you were one of the only people who could make me laugh no matter the situation. The reason you got your name Dancing Mama was because you were always dancing in the middle of the kitchen happy as can be and that is still to this day my favorite memory, so thank you for always making me smile and laugh when it mattered the most. Thank you for playing countless games of gold fish and war with me even though you complained every time I won and called me a cheater. Thank you for having patience with me when I would talk about absolutely nothing. Thank you for being able to dance through your Alzheimers and teaching me no matter the situation good, bad or horrible to keep dancing through life and it'll bring a smile to your face, but most importantly thank you for being in my life.Thank you for fighting almost every day when you were sick to continue to be apart of my life. Thank you for always loving me unconditionally and always being there. Thank you for being there almost every day after school to listen to my second grade drama. Thank you for laughing, and for smiling through everything and making me feel like everything was OK even when it wasn’t. My only regret is not having more time with you. If I could say one thing to you now it would be that I’m sorry for not realizing how much you actually meant to me, I’m sorry for shutting your memories out of my head for the first years you were gone because it was to painful to remember, I’m sorry you had to go through what you went through when you were sick and for never coming to visit you. I’m sorry you didn't see me grow up, and go to college. I’m sorry for not realizing back then how rare it was to have a great grandmother in your life, I’m sorry for not taking advantage of that rarity, but most of all I'm sorry for cheating in gold fish.
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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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