AI Platforms and the Future

And It Was Equal Parts Impressive and Slightly Weird

In the spirit of exploration (and maybe a touch of boredom between deadlines), we decided to throw caution, creativity, and common sense to the wind and let artificial intelligence help us write a song.

Not analyze data. Not automate emails. Write. A. Song.

We figured, why not test out some of the latest AI platforms that are popping up like mushrooms after a rainstorm? Music generation, lyrics creation, even full-on production tools—all powered by machine learning and, presumably, caffeine. The result? A wild ride through the uncanny valley of creativity.

Step 1: ChatGPT Writes the Lyrics

We started by prompting ChatGPT with a theme—something emotional, a little dramatic, maybe radio-worthy in a “rainy drive home” kind of way.

What we got was shockingly coherent: Verses, a chorus, even a solid hook. It had rhythm, structure, and just enough poetic angst to pass for something you’d hear in a pop breakup playlist. Were we surprised? Yes. Were we slightly uncomfortable at how fast it happened? Also yes.

Step 2: An AI Music Platform Composes the Soundtrack

Next, we fed those lyrics into one of several AI platforms built to generate original music. These tools let you choose a genre, mood, tempo, and then churn out a full backing track in minutes.

We chose something in the “upbeat and happy” family. And here’s the crazy part: It actually worked. We got a full track with drums, guitar, melody—all tied together in a way that felt almost human. Not quite Top 40, but definitely better than half the hold music we’ve endured in our lives.

The Pros of Using AI Platforms for Creative Work

• Speed
  • What would take a human hours—or days—AI can do in minutes. Great for brainstorming or getting past creative blocks.
• Cost-Effective
  • Most AI platforms are affordable or even free to try. Ideal for small teams or startups who need content fast.
• 24/7 Creativity
  • AI doesn’t sleep, complain, or show up late. It’s always ready to create something.
• Inspiration on Demand
  • Need ideas? AI can give you 20 variations in the time it takes to brew coffee.
• Fun Factor
  • Let’s be honest—it’s just fun to see what the robots come up with. There’s a sense of “what will it do next?” every time you hit generate.

The Cons (a.k.a. “Why We’re Not Firing Ourselves Yet”)

• Lacks Emotional Depth
  • AI can simulate feeling, but it doesn’t feel. There’s still a noticeable gap between authentic human experience and algorithmically generated emotion.

• Repetition and Predictability
  • Many AI-generated pieces start to feel the same. The patterns are clever—but not always fresh.

• Limited Context Awareness
  • AI doesn’t fully understand tone, subtext, or cultural nuance. Lyrics can sound generic. Music can miss the mark on mood.

• Not Production-Ready (Yet)
  • While AI can inspire, most outputs still require human refinement—especially for anything client-facing or mass-distributed.

Ethical and Creative Ownership Questions

Who owns the song? Who gets credit? If AI creates 80% of the piece, where do we draw the line between tool and collaborator?

Final Thoughts: The Robots Aren’t Coming for Songwriters (Yet)

Experimenting with the latest AI platforms has been a blast. It opened creative doors we didn’t know existed and gave us a few moments of “Whoa, that’s actually kind of awesome.” But would we hand over a real, client-facing project to an AI without human involvement?

Not yet.

AI is a fantastic creative partner, but it’s not a replacement.

• Not for heart.
• Not for humanity.
• Not for those goosebumps you get when a chord change hits just right.

So for now, we’ll keep experimenting. Keep laughing. Keep co-creating. And if you ever hear a song called “You Shoulda Called Episode 11” floating around online… yeah, that was us.

Blame the bots.