- Culture yourself! All those food trucks you pass on the roads, take a chance on them. Puerto Rican Pinchos are so fresh and so good. Pinchos are basically kabobs, but way better. Try and brush up on some high school Spanish, they'll appreciate the effort.
- Everyone is genuinely nice.They don’t want anything in return. They engage in conversation before you and their culture is to kiss you on the cheek, so don't be taken back by that.
- Local knowledge is the best way to experience the culture of the island! On any trip you take, always try and befriend a local! I was lucky enough to meet and hangout with a rad surfer girl whom I will forever be grateful for showing me around!
- Get back up. Every time you get knocked down, always get up and try again. Rincon is a major surf town so of course I had to take a jab at it. The waves were a little large for a beginner; I basically just rolled around in the waves. After stubbing my toes on the reef every time I got pummeled by a wave, I still got up. Don’t ever give up on something you set your heart onto. You'll never be able to learn how to surf if you don't get back up.
- Explore as many waterfalls as you can! Many of them are very secluded and the trek up them are amazing. Nothing like you would ever see back home, I can tell you that! Relish in the beauty of the natural waterfall for as long as you possibly can. You will not regret it.
- “Catch flights, not feelings!”-live by it. We're all so young, we deserve to put ourselves first and explore the land around us. Screw young love, love yourself first!
- Take less pictures, really enjoy your surroundings and who you are with! The absolute best thing about Rincon is the bad cell phone service. I wasn't lost in my phone the whole trip like all kids are nowadays. I love photographing but I decided I would try and limit the phone usage this trip and I am so glad I did. I don't think I would have experienced the true beauty of the island if I hadn't.
- Happiness is the key to a great life. My trip made me appreciate where I am fortunate enough to live. It made me realize to make the best of what I have and the land around me, instead of longing for more sun where I don’t live (yet).
- Music Festivals are unreal. It's like a whole new planet. I had never been to a festival before. Now that I have, I want to go to as many as I possibly can. You feel so alive; I recommend everyone see Zedd and DJ Snake at least once in their lives.
- Listen to their music! Reggaeton is my new jam, it's so up beat and fun! You can't help but dance when you hear it; Shaky Shaky by Daddy Yankee and Despacito by Luis Fonzo is a must listen to when in Puerto Rico! I first heard both of them in a cab ride and I've been playing them on repeat to take me back to the experiences on the island!
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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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