Freshman year was such an eye opening experience for me. I love looking back on where I was when I graduated high school and where I am now. It is amazing to me how one year can completely alter your life as well as you as a person. God has provided me with so many amazing opportunities and blessings through ought my first year in college. I have already made friendships that I know will last a life time. When I first moved into my freshman dorm I was ready to be on my own but didn't fully expect what my college year would consist of. I had no clue that I would become a member of the greatest sorority there is, create strong friendships, have late night car rides, and crazy road trips to places I have never been. Freshman year is not only a time to realize what you want to do for the rest of your life but to find yourself in all of the craziness. It is about allowing yourself to make mistakes and learn that maybe leaving your clothes in the hamper for a long time after you wash them is not a smart idea. This is the time to learn what you like, make friends, get involved, and start truly growing up. Freshman year has left me with some unforgettable memories and I can not wait to add on to them. Leaving home was so hard at the beginning and saying goodbye to all of my hometown friends and high school life was beyond difficult. However I can tell you know that it was almost as hard leaving the town in which I have lived in this past school year. When you spend the past several months making connections with people, jobs, classes, and fun memories, it is hard to leave those all behind. Living away this first year has challenged me greatly not only with my faith but myself as an individual. Your college years are about finding out who you are and who you want to be. I can say with a heavy heart that leaving those people and places that have influenced me this past year has been very difficult for me. The change to leave for college is hard but the transition back home is also hard. When people tell you that college goes by fast, they are not lying. I feel as if I haven't even started my freshman year yet, and now I am calling myself a sophomore in college. Life is full have happiness and amazing memories but they will not last forever. Cherish the accomplishments you have achieved and the connections you have made as you enter into your summer. I have only been gone a few days and it is already a major difference in my life. When you are so used to seeing certain people everyday and now you may not see them for several months, that is intimidating. It has been a lot more challenging than I thought it would be, but I would not change that for the world. I am so happy for all that I have experienced as a freshman in college and I am so excited to continue with my college journey.
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
