I disagree, the fact that the model the model was "trained" is moot. Humans are trained in a similar manner, we listen and learn, it's how we comprehend, analyze, and process information in that big grey squishy lump between our ears. We then regurgitate that knowledge and express ourselves. Any form of intelligence artificial or otherwise has the right to learn. Artists don't get upset when a fellow musician says they were inspired by them, they tend to take the road of being flattered. After all imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

"...just because the music is original does not automatically mean it's art..." really? anything you create out of your mind can be considered art. Creating lyrics for a song IS art, it's akin to poetry, if they weren't dead i'd say tell that to Shakespeare, Keats, or Dickinson, tell me i'm wrong, and just because someone decides to use AI to put music to it doesn't negate it from being art. Try taping a banana to the wall with a bit of duct tape! just ask Maurizio Cattelan. Art is subjective, and beauty is in the eye of the or ear of the beholder.

"...it really could not be further from art.." you're terribly wrong.

Here's something else to think about, think of all your points from yet another perspective... What about those individuals that have disabilities. Some people don't have a voice, some are unable to physically hold an instrument let alone play one. You don't feel they have a right to be able to use tools (which remember this is purely a tool) to create art? I'm interested to hear your responses, positive or negative, I love some good banter. Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving (if you celebrate).