My yoga journey started when I was an anxiety-filled teenager. One day, my sister and I stumbled upon a yoga teacher on YouTube named Sadi Nardini. Watching her do yoga so fluidly in each posture while remaining balanced truly inspired my sister and me both. I admired her strength and balance so much that I wanted to move like that. My sister and I began dedicating every day to practicing yoga, which, at first, was a little rocky. Eventually, my body became open and limber; in time, I started building strength and flexibility. It made me feel empowered, as if I could push my body to do things I could never imagine. I could do headstands and I could balance my entire body on my hands, doing all kinds of postures. However, I couldn't do any of that without centering my balance and evening my breath. Yoga, to me, wasn’t only about building strength and flexibility, though; it was a practice that taught me to breathe and show gratitude to the world around me. My mindset about my surroundings and my own self became more positive. As my yoga practice continued to grow, so did I. I created an inner and outer strength like no other. Yoga taught me how to self-love and how to take time out of my hectic life to focus on myself. I would practice daily, whether it was ten minutes or two hours. Yoga eventually became a lifestyle for me! I started eating more consciously and thinking more graciously of my surroundings and myself. Self-love became very important along my journey. I started to recognize the necessity to take time for myself in order to be happier. I learned with yoga that breath is so important in every task. Inhaling and exhaling is a task we don't even think about, but once we learn to control it, doing hard tasks seem easier. I've noticed when I am in an uncomfortable or hectic situation if I remember to just breathe and relax, I can overcome that situation. Eventually, I started doing yoga outside of my room and with other yogis. I found out that there is this giant open-loving community of yogis from all over. Yoga has taught me to have gratitude and become a healthier and happier person. It has also introduced me to a variety of amazing people who have taught me in so many ways. Yoga is an art and a lifestyle that has shaped so many lives. When the breath wanders, the mind also is unsteady. But, when the breath is calmed, the mind, too, will be still, and the yogi achieves long life. Therefore, one should learn to control the breath. -Hatha Yoga Pradipika |
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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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