@Nick Ryder I am with
@Elvis Nash here - AI is not cheating, it is just another tool in the arsenal for you to use
Ultimately, you would still be using your own discretion about you want in the final creation
I (potentially controversially) would also see no problem using AI to create melodies, lyrics, arrangements, mixes - if it is used to support the writer's vision - e.g. if is no different from collaborating with a lyricist, graphic designer, producer etc.
I do accept the argument that it has the potential to put people out of work (or change their work) - but I think the horse has bolted on this and it is coming anyway
However, "success" will still be controlled by how you generate the AI content (I.e. how good your prompt skills are) and how you select and ultimately use the content
Whether we like it or not, AI is coming and will revolutionise a load of industries in the coming years (including music writing and production) - and I guess the same discussions were had when computers, sequencers, DAWs and samplers first hit the scene!