With the cold weather approaching and the stress of midterms still looming in the air,
University of Florida students are beginning to experience symptoms of what has
come to be known as “the Gainesville plague.” Ranging from a sore throat with a
cough, to a stuffed up nose and sneezing, this illness has become a common
concern among most Gainesville residents. If you have been lucky enough to
avoid contracting any of these symptoms, now is the time to begin taking
precautionary measures. Even I, who thought had an immune system made of steel,
am beginning to develop a cough and a sore throat.
According
to WebMD.com, there are many ways that one can get sick even while taking
precautions. Some people are actually sick before they even realize it. “We
could be exposed to the illness before the person who has it shows any symptoms,” according to WebMD.com. While you may think you are in the clear because
someone, such as your roommate, seems fine, they could be sick and not
even know it. Also, with the stress and sleepless nights resulting from the
recent midterms, eventually your body’s immune system will be defeated, and you
will be more susceptible to getting sick. However, the cost of staying healthy
can be expensive, especially on a college budget. Lucky for you, there are a
lot of easy ways to stay healthy and they will not break the bank. Here are my top three.
1. Get
plenty of sleep. Now that midterms are over and you can begin to get back on a
regular schedule, try to establish a decent sleeping schedule, as well.
It is recommended that college students get an average of eight hours of
sleep each night (WebMD.com). If this amount of sleep isn’t doable for
you, then napping is a must.
2. Drink
lots of water. Try and stay away from a lot of soda or other dehydrating
drinks. By staying hydrated, and drinking a lot of water, you can keep your
immune system clean and healthy to better your chances of fighting off any
illnesses.
3. Replace
your morning coffee with hot tea. The morning is a prime time to start
strengthening your immune system. It is common to wake up in the morning and
have symptoms of a sore throat. This can be easily removed by having hot tea
with a small amount of honey and, if you are feeling adventurous, maybe some
lemon juice. This will soothe your throat and also open up your nasal passages,
leaving you ready to conquer the day.
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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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