Can we take a moment to realize how closed minded our world is at this point in life? Don’t get me wrong, there is a lot of open minded people in this world but it is very hard to find them. There is also a lot of closed minded people who are pretending to be someone they aren’t. Then there is just plain, closed minded people who aren’t afraid to share how closed minded they actually are. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and everyone wants to voice them. What I am asking is that instead of talking louder than everyone else, you sit back and listen, not just listen but comprehend what the opposing side is saying. I have experienced this on many levels. From the smaller level it’s like when you are in a group chat with your friends and you all can’t decide on a plan. Everyone wants to do their own thing most of the time and when someone brings up an idea you get answers like, “That sounds boring”. It comes down to not having a plan at all. I experience this on an everyday basis. Then there is the larger scale of problems in the world that ultimately come down to politics and the two sides that have very different views. Recently the Target Corporation decided to make their bathrooms multi gender. This will let female or male into the same bathroom. The two political sides beat heads every day at this problem. One will argue stating that it is an abomination saying that a little girl could be in the bathroom at the same time as an older male. One side also states that this male could have intentions of harming the little girl. Even though a sign stating that only females could be in the bathroom would not stop a male from coming after a little girl if he wanted to. Then there is the other side of the party that states any gender should be able to go where they please or where they feel comfortable. Sounds reasonable but not to everyone. The problem that I have with both sides of the parities is that one will not listen to the other. There are both pros and cons to any situation but most people tend to take a look at the negative side and be closed minded to anyone else’s opinions. Then there is the party that agrees with both sides or likes ideas from both sides. My experience with this party is that they mainly get beat down by both sides saying that they can’t make up their mind and that they don’t actually have a real opinion on the subject. Which in itself is much closed minded to communicate with someone that they don’t have an opinion or they need to be able to make up their mind in some sense. Obviously there are many problems going on in the world and as an 18 year old female I have been shut down by different generations because I am too young so I don’t actually have a valid opinion to some. As well as I have been listened to by some generations. People need to open their minds and realize that age and experience do not always go hand in hand. Just because I am younger does not mean they I do not have a voice. Just because you don’t agree with someone else’s opinions does not mean that you should speak louder. Just because something doesn’t go your way doesn’t mean that the plan will end horribly. All I am asking is that everyone be a little more open minded with different events going on because screaming louder to the problems of the world won’t help.
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
