- “Just because you fail once it doesn't mean you're going to fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, always, always, always believe in yourself because if you don't who will." Marilyn Monroe.
- “Don't let your happiness depend on something you may lose."
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If you do not ask the answer will always be no.
f you do not step forward, you will always be in the same place." - “Stressing and complaining will change nothing. Take action, make a change and never look back."
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don't have to do this. You get to do this."
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will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret
is found in your daily routine."
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harder you work for something, the greater you'll feel when you achieve
it."
- “Never apologize for trusting your
intuition -- your brain can play tricks, your heart can blind, but your gut is
always right."
- “Go home
tonight and ask yourself: What would I do
if I weren't afraid? And then go do it." Sheryl Sandberg.
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one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your story, your vision, so write and draw and build and play
and dance and live as only you can."
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not a mess, you're brave for trying."
- “The less you give a damn the happier you will be."
- “Sometimes
the smallest step in the right
direction ends up being the biggest step
of your life."
- “You attract the right things when you have a sense of who you are."
- “Over-thinking ruins you. Ruins the situation, twists things around, makes you worry and just makes everything much worse than it actually is."
- “There
is this idea that everybody has to have everything right always… I wasn't the
superstar. I has to work really long
hours for it." Jenna Lyons.
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either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work
is the same." Carlos Castenada.
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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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