- Thank you for dealing with a face full of hair whenever I am the little spoon.
But to be fair, sometimes I let you be the little spoon too. - Thank you for being my personal chef even though I am an incredibly picky eater.
It’s really important to me that cheese is counted as one of my food groups, and I absolutely can NOT stand peas, and you always take that into account while making dinner. - Thank you for knowing the difference between “I want a nap” crankiness and “Give me attention” crankiness.
They both sound like strikingly similar whines but somehow you always manage to figure out exactly what it is that I need. - Thank you for not getting upset when I quadruple text you.
I know you were in class, but I really just had to explain to you the puppy I saw on campus in great detail. Thanks for always letting me inform you about these very important things. - Thank you for holding me when I get sad for no reason.
It really means a lot to me that my depressive episodes aren’t a deal breaker for you. - Thank you for listening to me whine about my day and then validating my concerns and showing me I am not crazy.
Deep deep deep down inside, I know that you don't really care about that hilarious story regarding my professors cat, but thanks for acting like you do. - But at the same time, thank you for for being the first one to call me out when I am in the wrong.
Sometimes I can be a bratty little handful, and you give me the dose of reality I need in the sweetest way possible. I’m actually not quite sure how you do it. - Thank you for letting me steal your hoodies...and sweatshirts, and t-shirts...OK, fine I have a pair of shorts too. Sorry.
What can I say? You have bigger pockets, warmer clothing, and it always seems to smell really nice. - Thank you for waiting for me to binge watch our favorite tv shows, and not getting mad at me when I watch ahead and then give you spoilers.
I don’t always mean to tell you exactly what happened in the new episode, but you know that I just can't keep off of those spoiler sites, and you never get upset with me for it. - Thank you for always being appreciative of all the little things I do.
It means a lot that you’ll feel my legs every time I stick my foot out and say “touch” because I just shaved. It’s weird but it makes me feel loved and you always do it. - Thanks for waking me up every morning even though I get aggressive and growl at you.
Also sorry about that one time when we were running late for class when I fell back asleep. And the time I refused to let you get up because you were warm..and the time I threw pillows at you for trying to wake me up for my morning class. - Thank you for taking me out to eat whenever I crave something. I still remember the night you went out in the middle of a storm to bring me cheesecake because I decided that no meal of Chinese take out would be complete without it.
- Thank you for taking countless numbers of selfies with me until I find one that I really like.
Yes, my eyes were extremely different in the last picture and I looked like an iguana and we have to try again. Say Cheese!!! - Thank you for always warning me about the weather before we leave the apartment, and always having a hoodie in the trunk for when I inevitably don't listen.
I’m a thief but you know it and you put up with it. But also you pretend to understand the importance of me having to wear the cute denim skirt with the mustard sweater and you put up with it. - Thank you for always letting me make us late because I take too long getting ready.
Yes in the time it takes me to perfect my foundation, we could have been half way there, but you still always take the time to say I look beautiful before we leave. - Thank you for being mine.
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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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