I'm going to say this because someone needs to: no one actually cares about your political opinions on Facebook. No one. Stop posting about them. Stop being negative about the candidate you don't support. Stop acting like the candidate you support is perfect. Just stop. If they wanted to know what you thought they would ask you.
Growing up I was always taught that there are two things you don't discuss: politics and religion. Now, that being, said there's a time and place for both. By no means am I telling you to oppose your opinions, but social media can destroy you if you aren't careful. Especially when discussing touchy subjects.
You do know that what you post on social media follows you right? That it can cause you to lose a job that you love or get your application dismissed from a job that you've been dreaming of.
Is arguing over a Facebook post really worth that?
Think about the family, friends and even coworkers, you might offend. Think about how they might take your post out of context. Think about how you post can go viral with the click of one share and you and your family could be affected for the rest of your life.
All because you couldn't keep your opinion to yourself. Then you'll justify yourself by saying "well everyone's offended these days." But think about it this way, before social media the world was a much calmer, more peaceful place. It has great advantages but it can cause so many problems. People wouldn't get so offended if the people posting the status weren't out looking for a reaction. People want a rise. They want you to argue with them. They want to stand up for what they believe in and that's fine. Let them. Don't put yourself at risk by pushing back.
So support your candidate. Vote because it's your constitutional right. Say what you want to say because you have the right to freedom of speech. Just think before you post or in my opinion don't post at all because it does more bad than good.
In other news, my pizza rolls are done and I need to post a pic of that real quick. Catch ya next week!
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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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