Words hold so much power. Words, in themselves, are extremely potent. They can make someone fall in love with you, fill eyes with tears, instigate innovation and change, hold a higher meaning, make humans connect with one another and hold countries together or tear them apart. People say that actions speak louder than words and I would not argue the point, but have they thought that words are just as equivalent to actions and that it should be an even playing field between the two? Sure, sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can hurt you. Promises are like chains and they can tie you down because you want to believe them. Lies are like scars that you want to hide and you try to hide, but you still know they are there. Words can hurt and cut and destroy, but they can also heal and love and touch and inspire. Words are like people: they communicate and live and they can hurt and they can heal. Words are breathed into the world by people, but after they've been spoken, their power is still there. Words created revolutions and wars and marriages and unions and victories. Words created civil rights and laws and actions and rebirth. Words elected presidents to rule nations and sent prisoners to death row. Words made you trust your spouse and understand their past, while still accepting them. Words created a character within you and helped you relay that character to those on the outside who don't see or know what is inside you. Words make up books and novels and poems and speeches that revolutionize a nation. Words brought into our existence the creation of laws that would protect humans, create vows that would connect two humans to one another for eternity, the story of how the earth was born or made, legends of humanities past and hopes for the future. Words are created by people and spoken by people and understood by people, but words create who a person is and who a person will become. Words can make you appear nice or kind or cruel or heinous. Words can make you seem understanding or loving or instill in you a sense of sympathy for others. Words can get you out of a bad situation and into a good one or heighten the intensity and misfortune of an already bad occurrence. Words are like weapons with intelligence and emotions and I guess when you think about it, that is how we are, in a way, too. This is why you must think before you speak; you must understand the potency of words and sentences and paragraphs. You must know how words can bring so much pain and suffering, but choose to use them only to bring love and kindness 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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