I have heard the expression “airports have more love than any church has ever seen”, and to be honest I always thought that was a bunch of crap. I always flew with at least one family member besides my most recent flight. With all of the violence in the world I was more nervous than I would even like to admit. I used to fly all the time with my family and never really thought twice. After 911 we were on a plane in October to go to Disney… they taught me to never have any fear of that. Between The singer being killed, the shooting at the nightclub and than the poor 2 year old with the alligator at DISNEY for god sake… Florida was the last place I truly wanted to travel to today. Sitting alone waiting for my flight I had some time to people watch; no shame that is one of my favorite things to do. I saw between 5-6 people that dropped their kids off on the plane and they all cried while giving them hugs goodbye. I passed 34 (yes I counted) kissing their significant other and telling them they love them. But there was one grandmother that was sending her family to Florida but could not go because of health reasons…She screamed “I love you!” until her entire family was most definitely on the plane, and probably even longer. She balled her eyes out until the plane left and she couldn't see it anymore and she looked at me and said “that is my whole world on that plane… that is why I don't care how crazy I sounded, you have to tell the people that matter you love them.” That woman brought me back down earth and put everything into perspective. Life truly is way to short. I always make it a point to say I love you whenever I end a phone conversation; And yes, occasionally I do say I love you for a order take out order and it is alway just as embarrassing. The odds of ending up in a plane crash between getting in a car accident are so much less… so why do we not take every trip anywhere seriously? I saw all these people taking this opportunity to tell their loved ones how much they mean to them but why don't we do that regularly? To the woman from the airport, I did not get your name but thank you. Thank you for reminding me to never forget to tell the people in my life that I love them. Sometimes I get caught up so much in my own head that I forget that the people in my life help shape me as a person. It is people like you that brings the love and kindness back into the world.
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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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