As far back as I can remember I have been bullied.I’ve always been labeled as fat, annoying, weird, etc. When you grow up constantly being put down it really puts a damper on your self-esteem. I’ll never forget all of the days I used to come home from school crying to my mom or when I would fake sick to the school nurse just so I could get sent home.I grew up thinking that there was so much wrong with me. I grew scared of going out to places with my friends because I didn’t want to risk having my spirits crushed just from wanting to have fun. I wouldn’t go to the beach because I didn’t want people from school to see me in a bathing suit and make jokes. I got nervous to go to parties or social gatherings with my friends because I didn’t think I would be welcome. I lived all of my high school years in fear of being judged and laughed at. Looking back now though all I can really say to all of the bullies throughout my life is thank you. Thank you for breaking me down so low that I didn’t know myself or self-worth. All I ever thought of myself as is the words that were implanted in my brain. Things are different now, though. I used to be completely insecure. Although, I still have my moments of insecurity I now consider myself a work in progress. I’m so much stronger than I used to be and that’s because I was forced to be. You can’t live your life in fear of what other people think of you all the time. I definitely still have issues with confidence don’t get me wrong. I thank every single person that put me down though because you forced me to go into the lowest place I can imagine being from breaking me down constantly. I will never allow myself to feel that way again. I still have such a far way to go but all of the hateful words said to me just motivate me more to do well and make something of myself to prove everyone wrong. I will not carry those labels. I am who I am and those words don’t define me. I have been learning more and more about myself and my strengths and self-worth. I now know that I am worth so much more than these people made me feel. Had I never been broken down like that, I can’t say that I would be the same person that I am today. So here’s to you because you will be my biggest motivation to succeed in this life.
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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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