- Change your major to something that will actually benefit society, you worthless moocher. The world doesn’t need more ceramics artists.
- Listen to lots of motivational music to keep yourself going. I recommend The Offspring’s You’re Gonna Go Far Kid, Eminem’s Not Afraid, and Khia’s My Neck, My Back.
- Walking up the hills here can be hard, so ditch the shoes and stop being a pussy.
- You know those long lines at Starbucks? Just avoid them by doing heroin instead.
- That finals stress builds up quickly, so make sure everyone who tries to sell you adderall knows that you’re a KoolKid™ who doesn’t do drugs.
- The bookstore has some great deals. I got one of my textbooks there completely free, and all I had to do was make sure there were no witnesses!
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- Join a fraternity or sorority to ensure that you’re never held responsible for all of the shitty things you do.
- Don’t be black.
- If you encounter a grizzly bear, don’t put your head in its mouth. Research shows that grizzly-bear-related incidents are the leading cause of death for people who put their heads in grizzly bear mouths.
- Don’t be friends with me.
- Carry a bag full of hot and spicy memes, just in case.
- Write for The Odyssey and write articles that reference SEMO in the title. Congratulations, I’m manipulating you for personal gain.
- Wear all SEMO clothing. Everyone will think you’re super cool.
- Go to the Living at Southeast Facebook page to get all of the latest parking complaints.
- Don’t buy a meal plan. Chartwells killed my dad.
- That’s not true, it was actually cancer.
- Try not to get cancer.
- Make sure everyone around you knows that you’ve listened to Twenty One Pilots since before they were popular.
- Make sure you always have a sharpened pencil in case of Pikes.
- Live on campus. It saves money and the blessings placed on the land by the local Shaman will keep ghosts away.
- Don’t go to your classes. Class is for fucking nerds.
- Stay away from President Vargas after midnight. That’s when he sheds his human skin.
- You know those long lines at Panda Express? Just avoid them by doing heroin instead!
- Keep those dirty smokers from forcing their secondhand lung disease down your throat by smothering yourself with a pillow.
- Parking is scarce here, so try turning on your flashers. This grants you a secret free pass to park anywhere, including on the other students!
- At SEMO, the freshman fifteen is more like the freshman thirty, due to the government placing inorganic fattening mind-control agents into our food, so overcome that weight gain by already being a fat sack of shit.
- Go to a different school, or don’t go to school at all.
- Always use protection to ensure that you don’t catch the Rowdy RedHawks.
- Rose Theater is a great place to just end it all.
- Don’t cry, it’s okay.
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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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