- A year goes by very quickly. The older I get, the more I realize that time is truly precious. As cliché as this sounds, it is so imperative to live life to the fullest. Don’t waste time; go try something new.
- People will promise not to leave you. They will. This will make you sad. That’s okay. This can happen multiple times. That’s also okay. Get back up on your saddle, the world is full of people who need your love.
- Love is not defined by time. You do not have to know somebody for months or years in order to love them.
- Just because you love someone for months or years doesn’t mean that you can’t fall out of love. Time both destroys and heals.
- It’s essential to tell people how you feel. It will both create and destroy relationships. Both of these things are okay.
- Your friends will not always be there for you. But, your siblings will almost always be there for you. You should not take advantage of that.
- It’s important to remember that you need God just as desperately on your best day as you do on your worst. When life is hard to handle, pray. When life is smooth sailing, pray. Never lose sight of Who got you to where you are.
- You do not need any life advice from somebody who is in high school. They are just as clueless as you are.
- Becoming familiar with something bad helps you appreciate something good. Side note: Don’t let yourself become too familiar with something bad.
- If something is unfair, do not tolerate it. Write a lengthy letter of complaint and have your best friend proofread it. Send it.
- God has a better plan. I am eternally grateful that things did not work out the way that I once wanted them to. “Jesus replied, ‘You don’t understand now what I am doing, but someday you will.’”
- You can not be happy with other people until you are happy with yourself. True satisfaction comes from within. Other people can’t make your happiness.
- “Wear sunscreen.” Because sun poisoning is the worst thing that’s ever happened to me thus far, and it was completely preventable.
- Having a few meaningful relationships is truly better than having a lot of artificial relationships. Surrounding yourself with a few people who truly build you up and want to watch you succeed in the long run up is much more rewarding than surrounding yourself with a multitude of people who are shallow and temporary.
- Your parents are usually right. Usually. Okay… Most of the time.
- You cannot change a person. You can be encouraging and inspiring, but you cannot expect to change someone. That’s not your job.
- Criticism should be accepted with an open mind and a closed mouth. If you do not agree with somebody’s advice, don’t take it. But it’s essential that you remain semipermeable at all times.
- The world is so much bigger than one can even imagine at 18 years old. Take every chance you can to travel and explore. Make life an adventure, and don’t let opportunities slip away from you.
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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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