To the boy I didn't 'waste my time with'
I wish you nothing but the best, you deserve to be happy with your life. We spent a lot of time together, we had amazing times, we also had bad ones. But I know I didn't waste my time with you. We both learned a lot from each other, and I will take those things I learned and remember them for the rest of my life.
When we first ended it, my friends tried to cheer me up by saying things like "you can live your own life now" and "you're free, now you can do what you want!" Now, I love my friends and I always will, they've given me some of the best advice of anyone. But in this case, they were wrong. I was living my own life when we were together; I made the choice to live it with you. I had freedom when we were together, I choose to spend my time with you. That's important for me to remember. I don't regret our time together, not at all, I wasn't 'wasting my time,' I was with someone I loved.
It may have ended, but that doesn't mean I don't still care about you, I want you to be happy. I think we ended it because we wanted what was best for each other. We haven't talked since that night but I remember you saying that we both saw this coming. We both knew it would happen, we just weren't sure when. Now I could go make up crazy stories as to why our relationship ended and I could make you look like the bad guy in all of them. There's just no point in doing that. If anyone asks, I'll tell them the truth. I loved you, I still do, just not in the way I used to. Our relationship just didn't work out and it's as simple as that.
I could make up this elaborate story about how I'm moving on and how great I'm doing, but I'm not going to do that either. I'm going to tell the truth. I am moving on, but slowly. I think we both are. I still find myself looking at your Facebook page sometimes, wondering where you are and what you're doing.
I find myself wondering if you're happy, that's become the normal and I'm fine with that. I should want you to be happy. We spent a lot of time together, we know a lot about each other, that's the way it is. I didn't waste my time with you and I'm not 'glad we're over.' I loved you, I still do, just not in the way I used to. I wish only the best for you, and I hope you can be happy too.
Love,
The girl you didn't waste your time with
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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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