I have spent the entirety of my life holding my breath. Counting down the days before the people I grow near with vanish and fearing the time that they finally untangle my matted hair only to acquire the revelation that I lie in shambles. Yes, things change, but I change far too quick for most human liking. Thus, making it easier for the people I love to leave and making it easier for me to make monsters out of the ones I have loved. Some might call it brave, to keep holding on. I assume it means that you want something and that you are willing to fight for it. However, it gets tiring when all you can do is pull and tug; sometimes, you need to let go in order to breathe easier. In the words of Ernest Hemingway, "{It'll} ache, and you're going to love it. It will crush you, and you're still going to love it." He is right, It aches and you love it, it crushes you and you love it; but only because you subconsciously think you deserve it. Society has taught us to hurt one another then look each other square in the eyes and ask why we are in pain. That is what it is like when you begin to lose someone, you question the pain, "Does this hurt or is this love?" And quiet frankly, I do not know the difference. What I do know is the importance of the pain in order to finally feel the love. The pain pounds on, relationship after relationship. But the love will come one day, and you will appreciate it so much more due to the amount of previous hurt. For me, that feeling of love came almost one year ago. Although that person entered my life not long ago, she has managed to stand by my side as I opened my mouth to release all of my sacred memories. I know this task was rather difficult for often I am too much to handle. But somehow, she managed to do it. She has fought against my mind, and let me tell you, she has fought like a warrior. Courageous, I would call her, to rebel against myself when I tried to pull away. So thank you, my friend, for staying when I gave you an out. And for you all, if you have not found a person like mine, let your faith in the unseen be the fuel to keep you adventuring. And when you finally find that one person that radiates with love, I pray, that they will stay.
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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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