- Always think the best of people.
- Don’t know a word? Just make one up.
- Love with everything in you.
- Don’t care what others think.
- Sunroofs are better when you stick your hands out of them and yell.
- Lady Gaga is always a good idea.
- Always go for the dress with glitter/sequins covering the entire thing.
- In fact, anything with glitter or rainbow colors is always better.
- Don’t bottle your emotions up.
- You’re never too old to cry.
- There are mean people in this world.
- Life is precious.
- Individuality is a beautiful thing.
- Say what is on your mind.
- Ask why.
- Color sorting M&Ms makes them taste better.
- Following a schedule is important.
- Sometimes you need to tell yourself “make good decisions.”
- Struggles I have are trivial to those of my brother.
- Be kind to everyone and never judge.
- It’s our responsibility to advocate for those who can’t.
- Do what you do with passion.
- Include everyone.
- Messes can always be cleaned up.
- Express yourself.
- Sometimes there just aren’t answers.
- There is more than one way to do things.
- Know what you can do and what you can’t.
- Not everyone understands sarcasm.
- In life, you must try new things.
- You are never too old to color.
- Know that you are awesome.
- Sleepovers in the living room are super fun.
- It’s okay to be picky about your pizza.
- You can’t force someone to understand what you are talking about.
- Parents of those with disabilities are real-world superheroes.
- Laying out your outfit before bed is always a good idea.
- We can't get mad at people for not understanding.
- We can, however, seek to help them understand.
- It can't be really hard to hold yourself together at family functions.
- Family is always there for you.
- Accept people for who they are.
- Life is black, white, and all the shades and tints of grey.
- If you don’t want to play baseball, sit and fill your hat up with dirt.
- Some of us struggle physically, some of us struggle mentally, and some of us just struggle.
- Everyone’s struggles are different.
- Don’t cuss going through airport security.
- You meet some of the friendliest people in the grocery store.
- When we die we go and “live with god in his house — he has a big house.”
- The future is scary.
- Being patient is really hard.
- People we love more than life itself can frustrate the hell out of you.
- Dance like no one is watching.
- You are more than enough.
- Disabilities result in abilities others do not have.
- Be proud of where you are in life at this current moment.
- When you don’t understand why someone is upset just give them chocolate.
- Everyone has their kryptonite.
- God made each thing about you just the way he wanted to.
- Treat people the way you want to be treated.
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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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