Someone once asked me what my ideal perfect day would be, and I gave them the first answer that popped into my head. The most generic joke answer I could think of, just watch netflix all day. But then I got to thinking. What would my ideal perfect day be? I think a lot of the time people waste their days by just being sedentary, and trust me I am one hundred percent guilty of that, but if I had to think of my perfect day it would be doing something that would make the most of my 24 hours. I would wake up and hang out with the people I really care about, and do things that matter. I would make sure everyone that meant something to me in my life knew how much they meant. I would find a way to make a strangers life a little better, and probably eat the most amazing food I could imagine. I would find someone I could talk to for hours with, and actually take the time to talk to them for hours. I wouldn't be unsure if someone really cared about me, because they would remind me. I would spend the day not being confused or sad, but having a thorough knowledge of what was going on in my life. I think the best day would consist of not overthinking every little detail of your life. I would not get sad about what ifs, or things that happened in the past. The perfect day to me, would just be one where I am sure about everyone in my life, and they are sure about me. It would also probably consist of a field of flowers and like 10,000 puppies if I'm being honest. Life is short and I have realized lately just how precious it is. I wish everyone could think that way, and let it be known that you care about someone because you might not get another chance. I think the perfect day would just be one where you have it all figured out just for the day, where nothing seems to be going wrong, but if something does fixing it comes easily and without any sadness. What I want in my perception of the ideal day is not something extragagent or intense. Its pretty simple yet, it rarely ever happens. Just one where I am consistently happy all the way through, where no one is unkind, or messes with your head. Where people care about how their decisions effect other people. Just a day where everything is truly truly good, and no one is able to ruin it. One where you don't have to be in a state of worry, because you know exactly whats going on. I think one of the hardest parts about life is uncertainty. Without it the world would be so so much easier. A day where the only thing you were uncertain about was what adventure you were going to go on or what food you were going to eat sounds like the perfect day to me.
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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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