As I sit in the middle seat riding home from my dad and grandma's house after our thanksgiving celebration, my nephew peacefully asleep to my right and my younger sister to my left, I can't help but come up with a mental list of things I am thankful for. Things like the fact that I have the amazing opportunity to spend this holiday with my family, that we have the finances to travel and eat a decent meal. I'm thankful that I have the opportunity to go to college and vote and drive. Thankful that I have the freedom of choice on whatever decision I need to make. I'm thankful for my dog and my hamster. I'm thankful that I got to go to India and it broke me but through the years it has made me stronger and smarter. Thankful that God always has had his hand on my life, from the time I was dying in the hospital after being born with so many birth defects it would make your head spin and most would give up, to now, making decisions for my future at 20 years old. Thankful I get to write freely. I'm thankful that I have lived 20 years. I will be 21 in January even though the doctor's said I was only going to live to age 14. I'm thankful that I have scars all over my stomach because I have learned to love myself. I found love for my scars, new founded confidence and help some others accept their own differences too. To love what makes them different. I'm thankful that my sisters, niece and nephew are sleeping peacefully. I'm thankful that the weather changed and the sun rises and sets. I'm thankful that birds sing and the wind blows and the smell of flowers. I'm thankful that I got to visit New York and see wicked live. Thankful I've made mistakes because I've learned something from each one of them. I'm thankful that one day I will be able to meeting my twin sister face to face in heaven who Is probably laughing with God or dancing with a angels rignt now. Im thankful for everyone who has guided and supported and prayed for me throughout all my years. I'm thankful for my heroes. Thankful that my favorite food was invented. Thankful that there is no limit to what all of us can learn or achieve. Thankful that there is help for anyone who may need it. I'm thankful that if I mess up today I get another chance tomorrow. Im thankful that I get to drink clean water everyday and have clothes on my back and a meal three times a day plus snacks in between if I want. I'm thankful for the way the boy with disabilities smiles at me every time he crosses the street to get to his car when I pick up my younger sister from school. I'm thankful for the way my neiece and nephew say my name so cute when they see me or how my dog always wants me as soon as I walk through my door or that I have parents who love me unconditionally. I'm just really thankful and I hope you are too.
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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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