I've always enjoyed writing. I've always considered myself good at writing. In school, I never had a problem with anything that required me to write. Although I enjoyed writing and felt that I was good at it, I was never involved with the school newspaper or anything else like that. I never took the opportunity to create written content for others to read. So when my girlfriend sent me something about possibly writing about Odyssey, I jumped on the opportunity. I reached out and was offered a spot as a content creator and here I am today. I was given the chance to produce works and pontentially make money for it too. I've been writing for Odyssey for a little over a month now. I had know about Odyssey for a while, seeing articles being shared on Facebook and Twitter written by people just like me. Seeing the articles were always written on all sorts of topics really caught my attention. It was obvious that content creators had lots of freedom when it came to what they produce, which was big to me. I saw that I was going to be able be as creative as I could possibly be. I liked that I would not be held down by any restrictions or guidelines and I was free to write about anything I wanted to. Week to week I was free to create whatever I wanted to create. I also saw this as an opportunity that would do nothing but benefit me with what I am going to school for and what I want to do with my life. Writing for Odyssey would give me writing experience. I would have to produce content within a certain time period and would have to meet an editors standards. The content I produce would be professionally published. I would be considered a professionally published writer. Not many people can say that, especially at such a young age. Taking this opportunity would give me experience along with professionally published work. It would give me the opportunity to build a resume with these things on it as just a sophomore in college and we all know how important a resume is especially in todays day in age. It was an opportunity I could not pass up. When I got into the swing of things with the team at North Central, I knew it was right for me. I was excited to get to business and start writing articles. I was ready to start preparing myself for my future. I was ready to start gaining experience. I was ready get my work out there, get my name, out there, and get my work out there for everyone to see. I see this as an opportunity to truly better myself with what I pan to do with school and my life.
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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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