ai generated songs should be allowed on streaming platforms. first, this would maximise the satisfaction and utility users derive from such platforms. critics may argue that ai generated songs may divert streams from artists. however, if ai songs are able to appeal to the listener to the extent that they choose to actively listen to these songs, why should the listener be denied of the enjoyment they get from doing so? second, listening to ai songs and human composed songs are not mutually exclusive. listeners can acknowledge the merits of ai songs and stream them while continuing to support their favourite artists. some may argue that time is ultimately scarce and listeners have to divert their time from one piece of music to another. however, though this argument makes sense in theory, in reality, it does not hold water. listening time can easily be extended, from background music when doing daily tasks or on commutes, to using it as a sleep aid. therefore we can conclude that listening time is flexible and can be extended based on the extent of satisfaction that one gets from music, therefore it is a commodity that is non rivalrous in nature. and this hammers my point home the extent of which listeners listen to ai songs vs human composed songs do not diminish that of the other and therefore having ai songs on streaming platforms will not impact the streams of human artists in any meaningful way.

there is a gap in your argument. just because ai churns out songs doesnt mean that they will flood streaming platforms, as there is a difference between production and commodification. and not all artists produce songs borne out of genuine emotion, some have been criticized for being in it for profit, (see: 'industry plants')

you make a leap in logic: that just because ai songs are allowed on streaming platforms, doesnt mean that they will necessarily be uploaded onto platforms. people who share the same sentiments as you would be reluctant to uploading ai composed music onto platforms, similarly, people may produce ai music for personal use and not for profit.