The other day I overheard a conversation about America and how America was going down the toilet. One of the people in the discussion mentioned the iconic American Dream. One of the other people involved in the conversation had no idea what that phrase even meant. I then heard several of the people try to define the phrase. The definition for The American Dream is “the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.” However over hearing this conversation made me realize that each individual has their own interpretation of what this phrase stands for. This got me thinking how I would interpret it. This is what I came up with. The American Dream to me is living life to the fullest, my definition of prosperity. The American dream is taking something minute and making it into an extraordinary opportunity or an aspiring event. Not having anything but making it something. It isn’t about just one person, it is a community, striving for success and achieving the highest goal they set for themselves. Being happy with who they have become. To achieve the American dream, I believe, one must work to their fullest ability. Hard work and determination equal success. I want to use my passion for others and my knowledge of medicine to achieve the best I can be. My life goal I have set is to make an impact in the world of sports. I want to care for athletes and make sure they can achieve their dream of playing their sport. I want to become the best Athletic Trainer there is. I want to become part of a community that is extraordinary, and be inspiring to others who think that they cannot achieve the American dream. As of right now, I can start my strive to my American dream by working hard in my education. Education is the basis of all skills and talents. One must know what to do in order to do. I have embodied the American dream in education by devoting all my time and energy into learning. I learn and innovate as much as I can. This helps me gain the skills and knowledge I need later, to be able to work with others and work on important tasks. I will use these skills and knowledge to get through college and get certified. My American dream is being apart of community, everyone playing their part. I want to be in that community, doing my part. As a community I feel as though each individual is responsible for doing their fair share. The American Dream to me is this community coming together and succeeding, while each individual sets their own goals for themselves so they can become the best individual they can be. Each individual should have a life goal, and be supported by their community to achieve it. No matter who is president, America should not forget why it became so great in the first place. Not because of leaders, but because of a community that came together and worked their butts off the make something of themselves as a country. Its named the UNITED states of America. That means the community is UNITED. United and working hard and being successful. And this is what America should still do! Go America!
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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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