- When the customer you are trying to assist is a sourpuss. If you work in customer service, you’ve known the joy of dealing with that extra special person that has RBF 24/7 and not only dislikes the company you work for, but seems to dislike you personally as well. There is no way to please this person. The more you calmly explain your reasoning or company policy, the more they hate you and your stupid rules. The only way to deal with this person is to smile and nod. Do what you can for them, and make an honest effort. Shuffle them on to the next step as courteously as you can without blowing steam out of your ears or breaking all of your teeth in a forced smile.
- When they are clearly not that into you. Maybe you guys are friends, maybe you have classes together, or maybe you hang out with the same people. They just don’t seem terribly interested in hanging out with you alone. They answer your questions well enough, but they don’t ask you questions in return. You invite them to study with some other classmates, but they have an excuse not to come. If you manage to get them alone, they have somewhere they need to be. Stop trying to will this person to like you, treat them like the casual acquaintance they are and move on.
- When they are clearly not that into you – friend edition! This could be a new friend or an old one. Sometimes, people just want to be friends with you when it’s convenient for them. There are times when they want to hang out on their terms, but when you’re the one making the plans, they flake. Maybe all of the sudden, they can’t hang out at all. Maybe their actual best friends are back from vacation or back on speaking terms with them. Sometimes, they won’t even respond to your attempts at communication. If you’ve made a solid effort to hang out with this person, and they’ve given you the cold shoulder or lame excuse too many times, stop trying. They are not worth it.
- When you’ve passed the point of no return. There are times in life when you’ve reached the peak of a crisis and it’s all downhill from there. You missed your flight. You made a bad grade. There is no way to erase the problem; all you can do is minimize the damage. At times like these, let it ride. Let go of all the shoulda woulda coulda and concentrate on what you can actually change and affect.
- When they won’t listen to reason. Some people hear that there are words coming out of your mouth, but they don’t understand a bit of what you’re saying. No, they don’t speak another language; they just don’t understand your view. You have no idea what’s wrong with them, because you’re making it so clear. You know what? They are thinking the same things about you. They are as frustrated as you are trying to get their point across. This can escalate quickly. This confrontation is going nowhere. Brush it off.
- When no one got hurt. In unfortunate situations, where someone made a mistake, but no one was injured, we can just be glad we’re all fine. Yeah, maybe I left my wallet on that bench, but I cancelled my cards and got my ID back. Sure, maybe you broke the coffee maker, but your boss won’t fall ill due to lack of caffeine. Yes, I accidentally took my eyes off the toddler for three seconds and he proceeded to take all the vegetables out of the fridge, scatter them on the floor and now they are not usable. On the bright side, he now loves vegetables.
- When it didn’t turn out like you imagined. You cannot plan your entire life. Most people can’t plan their year. I don’t even know what month it is. So when things don’t go like you thought they would, don’t be too bothered. There are so many factors you can’t control. All you can do is navigate the opportunities life presents to you. When things go awry, adapt. Adaptation will get you anywhere, my friend.
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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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