First of all, I need to say this is no way near downing anyone who wants to go to college. This is just stating the fact that college isn't for everyone.
College isn't for everyone and that's okay.
It starts off when you're young.. too young.. You hear the same thing over and over, "You need to go to college to get your education. It's the only way you'll get a good paying job." Let me just say that's total bull. I know plenty of successful people who didn't go to college. Maybe that's just luck, but who's to say you don't have that luck as well?
College isn't for everyone and that's okay.
Then, once you get into high school you'll start to hear, "Where are you planning on going to college?" or "What do you wanna major in?" I'm sorry because you'll probably have to hear those questions from freshman to senior. If you're anything like me you probably try to dodge those questions as much as you can. Trust me if anyone gets it, it's me. Now a days people make it out as if college is mandatory and if you don't go to college you'll be nothing and that's so not the case.
College isn't for everyone and that's okay.
I don't see what college will give you. More education? Yes. I believe some of us may need it or even want it. But, if we don't want it does that mean we are gonna be unsuccessful? No, absolutely not. The only thing college is going to give you without a doubt is; less sleep, debt, you're going to be full of stress, and you might even cry a little bit. Going to college doesn't even mean you'll get a good paying job. So why go to school for 4 more years if its not something you want to do?
College isn't for everyone and that's okay.
I absolutely hate when people make it out as if college is something everyone needs to do. High school isn't easy for everyone. If you're like me then you probably struggled though high school. Barely passing, so forgive me if I don't want to spend four more years of torturing myself if I may not even get a good job.
I'm writing this to all the boys and/or girls who may feel that they are being pressured into going to college. If you decide college isn't for you. That's okay. You're not alone.
College isn't for me and I'm okay with that.
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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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