- It relieves stress and anxiety.
- It brings positive energy into my life.
- It gives me time with nature.
- It keeps me fit.
- It keeps from overthinking the little things in life.
- It helps me appreciate my life and my body.
- It helps me appreciate nature.
- It inspires me to do more with my life.
- It helps me see life through a different rhythm.
- It makes me confident and fearless.
- It helps me feel alive.
- It helps me breath again.
- It brings me inner peace.
- It helps restore balance in my life.
- It helps me clear my mind.
- It improves my cognitive function.
- It makes me excited for learning.
- It makes me feel like I am flying.
- It’s the time I give for myself.
- It’s the highlight of my self-care routine.
- I can listen to new music while I run.
- I can listen to the news while I run.
- I love how I feel afterward.
- I hate skipping my runs.
- It gives me the boost of energy that I need.
- It gives me endorphins.
- It’s free.
- It keeps me grounded.
- I love the meditative nature of running.
- It gives me the stamina I need to get through classes and work.
- It gives me the motivation to do better.
- I think a post-run shower is the best shower.
- It helps me learn to love myself.
- It helps build strong legs that will take me places.
- I want a healthy heart.
- I want healthy skin, nails, and hair.
- It sets a healthy example for my family.
- I get excited for hill runs.
- It helps me work out my problems.
- It keeps me from slipping into unhealthy habits.
- I want to be better than my best.
- I want to live to 100 years old.
- I eat a lot of Hot Cheetos.
- I enjoy making running friends.
- I enjoy running with friends.
- I love introducing friends to running.
- I do it for myself, but I also do it for my family.
- I do it for those who think they can't - that it's possible.
- I do it for 13 year old me who joined the middle school track team and wasn’t the best.
- I do it for the feeling of achievement and fulfillment.
- It gives me a reason to be proud of myself.
- It never gets easier, but you always get better.
- You can run anywhere and at any time.
- You don’t have to have this or that to run, you just have to want to do it.
- You can start today. Go.
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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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