- Your high school friendships will be tested.
- Never let anyone try to tell you what to do with your life.
- If you’re tight on money but dying for the new shoes, buy them.
- Do not let boys dictate your life.
- Appreciate the little things around you.
- Don’t shrug off the gym...being healthy is important!
- Say “Thank You” even for things that may seem like givens.
- Put down your phone and look around you.
- It’s alright to stay in on the weekend and watch a movie.
- Give back to your community.
- Travel any chance you can get.
- Stop letting people who hurt you in the past back into your life.
- A smoothie is not a meal.
- Neither is fro-yo.
- Tell your parents you love them every day.
- Donate to the homeless.
- Do not take anything for granted.
- Stop worrying. Everything will work itself out.
- Grades aren’t everything.
- You’re still beautiful even if you don’t have a six-pack.
- Do something completely different with your hair.
- If someone messes with you, fight back their fire with gasoline.
- Brains are sexy so, go to the Library and STUDY!
- Respect those around you.
- Laugh. What is life without laughing?
- Cheating is a dirty game. Don’t be the girl who ruin's a relationship. And if you get cheated on, do not stay in the relationship.
- Black clothing is slimming. Black clothing is in season all year. Cough-cough, buy black.
- Boxed wine is the best… if you’re 21!
- Don’t let your frustration out on social media.
- Nordstrom is great. T.J. Maxx is also great and has the same brands for cheaper.
- It is okay to cry.
- If you want pizza at 2 in the morning, order it.
- Your friends will always be there for you. Boys won’t.
- Starbucks is worth the $4, but limit yourself – your wallet will thank you!
- Learn to love yourself before you give your love to anyone else.
- Join a club you’d never think to join.
- Eat your vegetables. They are good for you.
- So is chocolate.
- Diets never work – learn how to balance and moderate your caloric intake, and workout.
- Dress up when you get the chance. Appearances are so important.
- Smile. It really is contagious.
- Be thankful. Whether or not you realize it, you are blessed.
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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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