Everyone knows that moment at a party -- you are weary from haphazardly bouncing up and down and gyrating your pelvis to 476 consecutive songs about getting low, and all you want to do is stumble to the nearest couch, slowly shovel mounds of chips and salsa into your mouth, and sleep through the nearest winter. But all of a sudden, the DJ (in this case, Jim, whose phone we used only because he was the only one with Spotify Premium) changes the mood and your favorite song comes on. You indicate that it is your favorite song by saying something like “Wow! This is my favorite song!” and you are filled with a euphoria that can only be compared to what Napoleon would have felt if he had only had the opportunity to wear Air Jordan.
Although you may think it’s your favorite song, you actually have a lot of them. These are the songs that will get you away from any sort of chip-dip combo, and get you embarrassingly flailing your arms in the middle of the dance floor.
"Mr. Brightside" by the Killers. Whenever this slightly-voyeuristic song, about the uncontainable heartbreak and jealousy felt at the sight of the woman you love having intercourse with another man, comes on, you are filled with so much happiness that you can’t help but jump up and down and describe your love for it.
"All The Small Things" by Blink 182. This song reminds you of the time of light-up sneakers and jean shorts, of Ring-Pops and Pop Rocks, of GameBoys and Playstation 1, of braces and hairless armpits, and of the school bus and no homework on weekends. Nothing quite like nostalgia.
"Yeah!" by Usher. Without a doubt, the dumbest song ever written, you turn up so hard to “Yeah!” that you don’t even notice how idiotic it is, when you look around to see a profusion of teenagers bumping into each other yelling, “Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!” over and over again, as if someone had asked a group of try-hards if they got laid in high school.
"Party In The U.S.A" by Miley Cyrus. Remember when we all thought this was scandalous? Of course you do. That’s why you love it so much. Nothing brings back the good times, like when Miley Cyrus used to be Billy Rae Cyrus’ daughter.
"Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke. Hmm -- doesn’t this song sort of glorify the chauvinistic ideals that are tarnishing the reputation of college social life and shutting down fraternities across the nation?
"Safe And Sound" by Capital Cities. Nothing makes a party so great as pretending like you have indie cred. This song has horns, for Chrissake! So hipster. You are such a hipster for listening to this song. Good for you, hipster. You have earned the right to keep dancing.
"Don’t Stop Believin’" by Journey. Did anyone ever find out what happened to the small town girl who went unsupervised on the train in the middle of the night going to no specified destination? Doesn’t matter, because all you care about right now is how truly awesome your best friend is. Go put your arm around him as you both chant the lyrics to this song as if the aliens could hear you.
"Gangnam Style" by PSY. Just kidding. You can go to the bathroom, now. This will be over in a few minutes.
"Hey Ya!" by Outkast. You have pretended to know the lyrics to this song since your backpack still had wheels, and nothing makes you so happy as the opportunity to mess them up again in front of a large crowd. Props to you for knowing the polaroid part, though.
"Can’t Hold Us" by Macklemore. See, white people can like rap, too. This counts as rap, right? He seems to be talking very quickly. That’s what rap is, right. Looks up “rap” on Urban Dictionary.
"Sexy And I Know It" by LMFAO. When this song was released, we were all in high school, and did not feel like we were sexy; we weren’t very sure about it, either. Nothing is more fun than burying deep-rooted insecurity by wiggling your junk until it goes numb.
"Pompeii" by Bastille. “Hi! My name is Ryan! Sort of tragic how the citizens of Pompeii were all destroyed by that volcano and probably thought it was an unspeakable divine punishment for the sins they had committed, huh? Want to dance?”
"I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas. I retract my earlier statement. This is the dumbest song ever written.
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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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