Fall. Fall looks good. But why does fall look good? It's got to be the colors, right? All of the oranges, yellows, reds and all other assorted warm colors have to be it. I wish there was something that somehow represented every single great fall color. Oh wait, there is something. From blessed Gaia’s bosom, we have the almighty leaf.
Leaves; leaves growing on the tops of the illustrious pines and oaks that litter our world-- beautiful leaves. Leaves have given us so many amazing things as time has marched on like a soldier going to receive his medal of honor, full of dignity and valor.
When they all change color, is it not the most beautiful thing on the earth? It’s so earnest and pure, so unbelievably surreal and serine. We get to really experience the true pallet of the fall in leaves. But what else have leaves given us?
Leaves have given us some of the best jokes that mankind has ever uttered. For example, when you want some to get the heck out of your circle you tell them, “Hey, make like a banana and leave!” You see, the joke is that the leaves on a banana tree excrete this oily substance (used in a lot of cosmetic products) and you want them to slide on out of wherever you are. It’s also why banana peels are infamously slippery.
We also have the infamous “leaf peepers”. These are the people who come around from states where they don’t have leaves and look at all of the illustrious colors that ours have. They treat the leaves almost as if they are amusement park rides or some form of circus, and it’s wonderful! They are in absolutely no way a hindrance or an annoyance.
And oh the fun you can have with leaves. You can spend an entire day organizing leaves by color, shape, and size! At the end of the day, you can challenge your friends to one on one leaf battles via the LeafStormer Pro App! Who has the best leaves?! How else would you have maximum fun with your friends? Record your leaf battles and upload them to YouTube! Become an internet superstar! Make sure you get your parent’s credit card though-- you want to win don’t you?
And if you’re feeling more wild and crazy, you can pile them all up and jump on in! Watch them fly all around as your powerful form absolutely literally explodes them. When you’re done jumping in them, you can go get a lighter (your parents keep them in the garage near the grill, maybe even in the kitchen) and have a great bonfire night. You can tell scary stories, thin gin and just have a great relaxing fall night. Cool breeze, gigantic flaming inferno, people who you’re associated with purely due to your proximity and general interest.
Enjoy the fall! Enjoy the beauty of the temporary! Enjoy it because it always goes away eventually! Now, where did I leaf that rake?!
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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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