- I grew up in a family where race didn't matter. My sister and I are Asian and our parents White. This means I had no idea that this was irregular or unusual. My best friends were half White/half Asian and Cambodian in white families. Like all children, I saw people by their inside, not their outside.
- It shows me how unconditional love truly is. I have two parents who love me more than anything- they did what they did not have to do. Yes, they wanted children. Yes, they were unable to have their own. However, they could have gone with a surrogate or to remain childless. However, they chose to spend thousands of dollars to adopt a child from halfway across the world. Twice. My father always says that adoption is one of the purest forms of love, and I agree 1000%.
- I learned very young what makes a family. Blood does not make a family. I am the second of four adoptions in my family today, with two pending. If you've ever seen ABC Family's program The Fosters, "blood doesn't make a family. Love does." That's how I've always felt about my family. I didn't care about if my family looked different than me. I care that they love me.
- Extra holidays to celebrate! I get to celebrate Thanksgiving with turkey, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole and I get to celebrate Chinese New Year with fried rice, dumplings, and wonton soup.
- Double the perspectives on the world. There's always someone who has an opposing view on a political issue, generally international disputes, and I love being able to argue both sides.
- There are so many places I can connect to and explore. Despite the fact both my parents are White, they have totally different backgrounds. My father is a seasoned traveler with passport stamps like Israel, the former Yugoslavia, France, Vietnam, Italy, and China. My mother's travel log includes Chile, Ecuador, and most states in the US.
- I got to eat lots of different foods. From Syracuse, NY staples like salt potatoes and coneys to Hawaiian treats like SPAM musubi and malasadas (Leonard's!), German foods like sauerkraut (still don't like it), and my favorite thing I've tried on a trip, spiced Polish vodka.
- I'm totally okay with my family growing in unusual ways. From an aunt adopting her stepson to keep rights from his mother to a grandmother-like figure taking in a transgender girl after her own parents disowned her, I'm not only fine with this, I'm excited for my little cousin and future aunt (I'd like to just call her my cousin, though). Once we become a mixed race family we learn that love is all that matters. Even if all parties are white, we're still a mixed family.
- I love my mixed (race) family because we are whole. We are happy and we are all so very loved, with no one ever doubting it. I have a sister from China, a transgender cousin from Texas, five German siblings, and a Hawaiian godmother. No one can tell us we are lesser for not "matching" each other or for being far apart in age. We are unbreakable.
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
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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
