I grew up and was always raised in church and was baptized as an infant but I never understood god. In 3rd grade my cousin Kaija invited me to Eagle Brook, I went with her family and the following Sunday I invited my parents. I was so excited about God at that point and really loved Club K Rock so we continued going to EBC! 3 years later I decided id go to the middle school program. A few weeks in I joined a small group, I wasn't totally into my faith at this point or during my middle school years at all. It was my freshman year in high school when I lost it, I no longer attended student ministries and lost control of where my faith was going. It was January of my sophomore year and I still didn't go to students until our students pastor reached out to me. He then asked if id be interested in coming on the revolution retreat and I agreed to go. I then started going back to students and met so many awesome people that I still am in contact with today. I then started to begin volunteering at church every weekend for at least a whole year! the summer of my sophmore year I went on big city 16 and thats when I really saw god for the first time. a few weeks after the trip I took a huge step in my faith and got baptized. I started volunteering in students the 2016-2017 school year and that didn't last long because I started to get a lot of anxiety. I felt my faith grow strong that year but also had a lot of hard times and I then again decided to go on my second mission trip big city 17 I was ready for all the challenges god was gonna give me in Baltimore that summer even though I had a very rough school year! I at the time also had plans to apply to be on trout lakes Disciple Team. But on May 3rd my uncle suddenly passed away. I then scratched the plan to be on D team and went on with the rest of the school year and kinda forgot all about God. June 16th then came around and I was not ready to leave for Baltimore. But I went anyway hoping it would possibly grow my faith again. I got back and was glad I still went on the trip About a week and a half after the trip my cousin Kaija who was at trout asked if I would go to camp with her for 2 weeks I agreed and finally put my application in. It was the night before I left for camp and I was Panking and questioning why I was going through with the plan and was scared I wouldn't have any friends. I went and it was not what I expected I made at least 6 great friends the first week. I then went home with 2 of my friends to spend the night home with them. the next day we went back to camp and I remember myself being completely nervous I was a cabin leader in training that week this week was really rough and my anxiety got the best of me and I didn't really love the week. I didn't grow as much as a person as I would have wanted at trout I went home the day that was supposed to be the end of my weeks at trout. I went back to camp the next morning I wanted a restart at my camp experience I was working the beach week 9 and week 10 I had my second chance at being a cabin leader in training I was more excited this time and really let god take control of my life! I saw God change me this week and I came home from camp with such joy and was so excited to see whats next for me! I got back into serving after a six and nine month break and started serving on our production team at church and it felt amazing. On February 11th I recommitted my faith and was baptized again because of how the past year went. After I got baptized again I fully let God show me his plans for my life. That summer I again went on Another mission trip. On that mission trip I was a student leader working alongside three other Student leaders from my campus. I feel that that week really helped stretch me as a person and show me exactly who God wants me to be. Ever since we left St Louis my main focus has been the we need to love everyone no matter there past who they are or what they look like. Everyone has differences and that is whats beautiful. God wants us to love people as he loves us so for now only main focus is loving God, Serving, going to church, and loving everyone no matter there past. "We love because he first loved us" 1 John 4:19
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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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