- Know yourself before anything else. Know what you like and what you don’t like; be proud of who you are. If you don’t like something, don’t do it. If you hate your job, get another job. It’s as simple as that.
- Be comfortable with yourself before you try to be comfortable with other people.
- At the end of the day, it comes down to two things: family and love. It really isn’t worth it to spend all the time working for money if you can’t even enjoy it with your family or your loved ones. We are all doing it to support ourselves so you might as well enjoy it.
- Feelings are temporary. A boy I was in love with when I was 15 turned out to be a friend and coworker that I no longer have feelings for when I turned 17. It will be alright. Just like everything else, everything changes over time.
- Set your priorities straight. Friends and relationships are so important but if it affects your academics or career, it’s not worth it. Know your priorities.
- Reading is a good thing. I’ve learned so much from reading, not just assignment-related-readings but the fields that interest me; I improved my life so much from it.
- Love yourself before anyone else. It took me years to truly learn the importance of self-love. I finally learned how to embrace my insecurities and truly love myself. Confidence is a bonus that comes with it.
- Go out as much as you can. The idea of traveling is going to new places and having adventures. It doesn’t have to be a different country or continent. In the city that you are in right now, I am pretty sure there are places you haven’t been to. Find those places and go on spontaneous adventures. It’ll be fun.
- Believe in young love. That teenage love where you are so driven and blinded by love because it only comes once in a lifetime. As you get older, you get more responsibilities. You can’t entirely focus on love anymore. I wish I can fall in love like the way I did when I was 16. So don’t be afraid to fall in love. It’s a beautiful thing.
- Popularity and fitting in only matter in high school. After high school, it doesn’t mean anything anymore. So be unique and different. There’s a quote that I really like; “be yourself because everyone else is already taken.”
- Don’t be afraid to ask. If you never ask, the answer will always be no. If you never try, you will never achieve it. Take chances and risks in life. Trust me, they will be worth it.
- Believe in second chances. I met an amazing guy when I was 16. He made me believe in second chances, especially at love. Sometimes, it just doesn’t work out the first time because of circumstances but it doesn’t mean you can’t try again. That’s why try again and give people a second chance.
- Wake up early sometimes just to see the sunrise by the beach and to enjoy a cup of coffee. It’s one of the most beautiful things in the world. This is how you live your life to the fullest - by enjoying little things in life that are free.
- If you ever find your favorite person in the world, don’t ever let him/her go.
- Money is so important but choose a career that you genuinely love. If you can imagine yourself working at the same job for 40 years, you have made the right choice. If not, find something that you love.
- Be genuine! It’s so rare to find people that are genuine. So be the one who is genuine.
- College is supposed to help you discover who you truly are. If you don’t like the person you are becoming, make sure you change it before it’s too late. At the end of 4 years, make sure you like who you’ve become.
- Love to the fullest. I don’t know if it’s because I am a romantic but no matter what, we are always going to get hurt. If you are afraid of that, you will never be able to love to the fullest. So let go and love.
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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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