- Sleep is beautiful.
- There are some nights when we can go without a moment of sleep with minimal complaint but busy girls know that sleep is important, and without it we wouldn’t function. Don’t disturb us during one of our 15 minute power-naps- you’ll regret it.
- Leggings are pants.
- Busy girls live by this simple truth. Leggings are pants, and sweatpants are acceptable. There are days when I have had 10 minutes to get out of bed and into a classroom across campus. Sweatpants and leggings are always there to keep me comfortable during long, busy days and provide an easy transition from pajamas to an outfit for the day.
- Planning is EVERYTHING.
- Every night, I pack my book-bag for the next day, plan an outfit, lay out the makeup I’ll need, triple-check my alarms, check my day planner to go over that day and the next day (and possible write some additions), and then I finally get to lay in bed and plan exact times that I’ll be able to eat, nap, go to work, get school work done, and more. If I didn’t plan my days out, I would be a complete mess; all super busy girls know how important planning is.
- “Have I eaten today?”
- Yes, it is a TERRIBLE habit to get into, but sometimes super busy girls forget to eat. We get too caught up in “Okay, I’m doing this, then this, then I have to be here at 4”, that we forget to take time to eat, so that we have the energy to keep going. Pro-tip: keep granola bars, pretzels, or something of the sort in your bag. Most professors won’t care if you eat something small in class, and it’s better than not eating at all (which, again, is a horrible habit).
- What is “relaxing” and how do I do it?
- My best friend used to have me come over so that he could teach me how to relax; most of the time, I’d end up failing at video games and talking about how much I have to do. When a busy girl gets the chance to relax, you better leave her alone- these chances are few and far between.
- The alarm frenzy.
- Busy girls always set multiple alarms. I have an alarm set for 6:30, 6:45, 6:50, 7:00, 7:15, 7:25, and 7:30, knowing that each time I hit “snooze” is 9 minutes. And, I hit snooze to just about every alarm. So, in the mornings, it’s a frenzy because I’ll have an alarm going off every 3-5 minutes. The alarm frenzy is a busy girl’s best friend and worst nightmare.
- Caffeine is essential.
- If it’s not coffee or an energy drink, its soda or caffeinated tea. I saw a caffeinated chocolate bar at the store the other day, and if it weren’t $3, I would’ve been all over it. Caffeine helps us to power through our longs days with not enough sleep or too much to get done in a small period of time. Any busy girl will tell you how much we rely on caffeine.
- The sense of pride at the end of a long, hard day.
- You know what I’m talking about- as you lay down to sleep, you think back on everything you did that day and feel proud of all that you accomplished. And most importantly, ready to do it all again the next day!
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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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