Ever since I was a child, pizza has been a part of my life. Seriously, my first word was pizza, and it was a family tradition to go to our favorite pizza joint every Friday night until I started school. So not only is pizza my favorite food, but it's like a part of me. Its cheesy goodness is incomparable, and I really can't imagine living without it. And think about it: Pizza is reliable, warm, amazing, and never lets you down. So here are five reasons pizza is better than friends.
1. Pizza will always be there for you.
When you're coming home from a night out and you're hungry, odds are the only place that's open is Papa John's or Domino's. Granted, it's not the best pizza out there, it's still got sauce cheese and bread so it works. Or when you're starving on a road trip, you know you'll drive by some pizza parlor that will hit the spot. So my point is, that no matter what, pizza will always be there for you.
2. Pizza is cheap.
Although when you add it up, I spent $457 on pizza throughout my first semester of college, a single slice is like $2. You can get so much love, for so little. And you can't ask for anything more than fantastic food that we broke college students can actually afford.
3. No one can comfort you like pizza can.
Hot pizza engulfs your stomach in a warm embrace, much warmer than your friend's half-hearted hug. Pizza does all the things that your friends can't say. It comforts you, depletes your hangry-ness, and silently answers all of your problems
4. There are so many different kinds to love and appreciate.
From plain pizza to Sicilian, or even buffalo chicken, they are all amazing in their own ways. You can even put pineapple on your pizza and it will still taste delicious. There are just so many different kinds to choose from, and it poses such a hard decision every time I walk into a pizza parlor. But that's what makes it interesting, and what makes me love it even more.
5. Pizza is not just your acquaintance, but your lifelong friend.
Pizza will never leave you behind for a new, more fun person to be with. Pizza will always love you for who you are, after years of so many amazing meals together. Honestly, pizza probably knows you better than you know yourself. You can never stop loving such an integral contribution to your happiness, because that would just be insane. So thank you pizza, for all of the memories and for all of those to come.
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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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