- SHEILA: WHERE THE HELL IS SHEILA?? the Southside and my heart are empty without your kinky side and chronic neuroticism. I definitely don’t miss Karen and the way she messes with my boyfriend ( Lip’s) heart, but I beg just you return into our lives and bring some stability back to the Gallaghers!
- LIP: My dearest Lip, all I ask is that you get back on your feet. We all know you are the Albert Einstein of our generation, but you have been acting like Britney Spears circa 2007 recently. PLEASE for the sake of girls' hearts all over the world, check yo self.
- .DEBS: Honestly Debs, you used to be the poster child of the Gallghers, some would say you were the rock. But post Franny, and this teenage angst/rebellion stage, you have been nothing but straight up ignorant tbh! If Frank Gallagher is the only one on your side literally just do the EXACT opposite. Please get your head in the game next season!
- CARL: - some people question if carl is hot or not. My stance: he’s a strong 11. He's absolutely killing his long hair and military uniform. Literally all I want to see from Carl season 8 is more hotness and to throw some shirtless scenes in there will ya?
- FI: - I’m pretty indecisive about how I feel about Fiona by the end of season 7. I like her whole “independent woman who don't need no man” phase but I don’t like her shutting out the rest of the Gallaghers. It might be the right thing to do but I don’t like seeing them fight so I’m unsure. Hope she finds a happy medium with them and binds the fam back together.
- #GALLAVICH: I am a huge #gallavich supporter and miss gawking at the love between Mickey and Ian. Mickey might not be the best influence for Ian, or anyone for that matter, but i can’t help it i need them back!!!
- ALIBI: The alibi room belongs to kev and V, period. Don’t get me wrong, Kev can rock the whole new sexy gay bartender role, but he’s meant to be in a t-shirt and chain, behind the bar with V by his side serving the Alibi's usuals.
- $$$: Even though selling meth probably isn’t the most socially acceptable way to make money, the Gallagher kids have some real cash at the tip of their fingers with the inheritance left by Monica in the form of meth worth $10,000 per kid. I hope they all find a way to sell it and then they can be rich and Lip and Carl can officially be the full package.
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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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