- Time to study.
- Oh look, this is a nice book.
- I love this book. It's very nice looking. Yay psychology!
- Sike! Just kidding, this book is big and scary.
- When people say “sike,”—which definitely was originally "psych" I'm pretty sure—what is that short for? Psychology?
- Did people used to make jokes and then yell “psychology” at their fiends?
- “Kellyanne Conway is so smart… PSYCHOLOGY!”
- That just doesn’t have the same ring to it. I guess that’s why they shortened it to just “psych”—and "sike" subsequently.
- What’s that noise?
- Is someone’s phone ringing?
- Can’t they tell I’m trying to study?
- I NEED SILENCE!
- It's...It’s my phone.
- Hi mom.
- Yes, I’m studying.
- Yes, Mom!
- Ok, bye.
- Yeah yeah, love you too. Bye.
- ALRIGHT.
- Chapter 1
- Well this is redundant; I learned this before.
- I know things?
- I'm so smart!
- Maybe I'll just skim? Yeah let's do that.
- Ok.
- Sure.
- Yup.
- Wait, what? Psychoanalysis? We didn't go over that.
- Ya know, it’s probably not going to be on the test.
- NEXT!
- Look I’m already on chapter 2.
- Meh.
- I'll come back to this one later.
- CHAPTER 3!
- Oh good, the brain. I have one of those.
- Neurons look like those little, squishy hand toys that you can throw and they stick to things.
- I want one of those.
- $0.35 on Partypalooza.com? I’ll take 100!
- Ugh! why can’t I focus?
- I should...take Adderall!
- Is Adderall a...an...agonist or antagonist?
- Why didn’t we go over Adderall in class?
- What would happen if I took Adderall?
- I heard about a kid who stared at one question for the entire SAT because he took a bunch of it. SO let's not.
- I wonder if there are any apps that will help me learn this stuff.
- There's an app that just called “Psych”? This will be perfect!
- What the hell?
- It looks like “Heads Up.”
- Did Ellen design this?
- Eh, maybe she had a psychology degree?
- Crap it’s a game.
- Oh god, it looks fun.
- You have to play with other people though.
- Maybe this girl next to me will want to play.
- “HI DO YOU...oh sorry.”
- “Hi do you… oh. No... sorry, I just wanted to see if you wanted to play a… ok.”
- Well, she wasn't very nice.
- She's a sociopath. I would know; I'm taking Intro to Psychology.
- Definitely a sociopath. Or a psycho—these are scientific terms, I'm sure.
- American Psycho is such a scary movie.
- Oh god! How am I on YouTube watching all of the murders from American Psycho in order of “which are best”?
- What makes a murder "the best"?
- Oh wow, I do guess the chainsaw was the best.
- American Psycho the Musical?!
- This can’t be real.
- Oh look, they performed on Stephen Colbert.
- Ooo! This a fun song.
- Maybe YouTube has psychology courses?
- CRASH COURSE!
- Crap nothing has changed since high school.
- These videos make it seem so easy.
- Alright self, you should put the computer away.
- Computer closed! I have an iron will!
- I’m hungry.
- Maybe I take a break and walk to Starbucks.
- The Starbucks on campus closes at 3:00...It’s 9:00 pm.
- Ok, I walk to the closest Starbucks and then I come back and study. Deal?
- Deal!
- Wait no deal!
- Howie, I didn’t mean to take the deal!
- I know I had the million in my case. It was 15, which is today's date!
- Well, I took the deal. Off to Starbucks!
- It’s cold outside.
- Why did I leave Florida to attend college?
- Hmmm, what do I want?
- The new Cascara latte? Thats a fun word. "Cascara!"
- I shall name my first born Cascara.
- You know, I should get two drinks—this was a long walk.
- “Hi I'll have a venti peach green tea and a grande Casablanca latte.”
- My child is going to hate me when I mess up their name.
- "CAS CARrrrrrrr Ahhhhhhh"
- Mmmmm this is good. Peachy.
- Time to walk back. It's cold.
- My hands are cold now. Why would I get an iced drink?
- Because it's peachy!
- Oh look I’m back at the library.
- I don’t remember any of this stuff.
- Chapter 7 is about memory. I should go over that.
- Oh, this is a fun picture of a computer to describe my memory.
- Is my brain a computer?
- I'm in the matrix, aren’t I?
- I choose the red pill!
- Well now I know everything so there’s no need to study.
- Why am I writing this down? I should be studying!
- Well, I AM providing people with a window into my PSYCHE.
- ...through introspection...
- ...which was used by Wundt and Titchener…
- ...who...did...Structuralism…
- Let me check that.
- HOLY POOP I WAS RIGHT!
- Mostly.
- That was exhausting.
- I’m done for the day.
- This was good.
- Proud of you, self.
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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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