I'm twenty-one. And you know what? The other day I was thinking, "I need to do a lot of things, because time is running out". I know, I know. Sounds pretty intense and slightly negative for a person who is only twenty-one. It's not as if I'm a lonely, 40-year-old cat lady who has agoraphobia. I'm young, and I truly have the world in front of me for the taking. It's kind of a weird concept that it all goes by quite quickly. I'm in my twenties now, but in a blink of an eye, BOOM. I'm older, and everything has raced towards me in a simple whiplash.
So. This is when I got to thinking. And I thought about all the things that I wanted to do before I die. Some are really out there, but what can I say? I'm a dreamer - always have been, always will. There is nothing like a "pipe dream" that exists in my world, because anything is possible and I plan to make it just that. It's all about one day at a time, and accomplishing the smaller things first, before getting to the bigger, crucial ones. P.S. Some of these things seem "silly", but they're legitimately something that I want to do before it's too late.
1. Meet Michael Cera. (Oh, come on. Don't tell me you didn't see that one coming)
2. Go deep-sea diving, and even get up close to marine life.
3. Travel the entire world.
4. Save a homeless person.
5. Adopt a child when I'm older.
6. Learn how to speak Italian. (I've always like that language and found it beautiful)
7. Get something I wrote published.
8. Sleep on a beach. (Simple, but grand)
9. Climb a mountain.
10. Let someone know how much he/she means to you.
11. Not be afraid to let myself fall in love again/be vulnerable, and let that person in.
12. Perform a kind deed without expecting anything in return.
13. Fly in a hot air balloon.
14. Pursue my passion once and for all.
15. Be in a band. (And record an album with at least 5 original songs)
16. Walk to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
17. Confront someone about something that you've been holding back for years, and tell them how you really feel. (Any situation)
18. Have all of my college loans paid off. (Don't laugh at me!!)
19. Take salsa dance lessons.
20. Get back into tap dancing and perform a routine on stage in front of a lot of people.
21. Stand up for something I'm passionate about. (Gender equality...)
22. Help someone who has a learning disability.
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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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