Mom is expecting you to show up at home with a fistful of flowers, but you’re up to your eyebrows studying for your chemistry final. How are we supposed to handle Mother’s Day long distance?No worries. I have compiled a few tips that can make gift giving simple for moms of all kinds.Sporty Mom. This gal wakes up
after a night out in the city and runs 10 miles while still managing to
maintain supermom mode. For this one of
a kind lady, you need to think practical and functional. If you have deep pockets, get online and
ship some Lululemon running pants or a cute headband. Gifting Lulu might break the bank, but the
payoff is that you’ll quickly become the favorite child in her
heart. Maybe resist one or two late
night Antonio runs to save up.
Chocaholic Mom. How much easier can it be than arranging for
delivery of a few pounds of Fannie May chocolates? Warning: by the time you finish finals and
show up at home, she may be cranky due to the extra pounds that serve as a
reminder of your very thoughtful, high calorie gift. While chocolate is an easy choice, beware.
Aging Sorority Girl Mom. Ever wonder if the best day of her life was
her own bid day multiple decades ago, instead of the day you were born? Bring back the good memories for her by
updating her Greek wardrobe with a quick trip to Tee Shurt. Send
her a noodie or maybe a coffee mug emblazoned with her Greek letters. You do know her sorority right? Both are guaranteed to transport her back to the wild, happy and
carefree days before you were born. Maybe
even throw together a basket with a neon frat tank and a hot pair of running
shorts – letters on the backside optional – to make her feel young again.
Pet Lover Mom. You know that cute pup you fell in love
with last week at the Humane Society? Now’s the time to go for it. Tell Mom you wanted to give her a furry,
four-legged friend to cuddle while you are away at the U of I, working hard to
pursue your degree. You might even want
to throw in a doggie stroller to appeal to her inner mommy.
Traveler Mom. Summer (otherwise known as vacay season) is right around the corner. Make sure
that any long hours she plans to spend on an airplane will fly by for her by
gifting her with a cushy neck pillow, comforting eye mask and a snuggly, rollable
micro-fleece blankie so she has sweet dreams on her next trip. Maybe she’ll even take you along.
Illini Alum Mom. If your girl is anything like my mom, she is
likely to still be craving the good ol’ Papa Del’s pizza. Send a sweet, “I owe you,” text on Mother’s Day
and make sure she knows you’ll be bringing her a frozen pizza, with her choice
of toppings, when you arrive home after finals.
Gifting dilemma solved.
Now, get back to the books because you know that the second most
important gift your mom wants is for you to graduate, which will lead you to
the gift she wants most of all: for you to find a good job.
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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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