No one really tells you what it's going to be like in your 20s. When you're in high school, you're counting down the days until you can move out and be on your own. Don't get be wrong I'm still counting down the days until that happens, but a part of me wants to wait as long as possible. Right now I have it good. I live at home with my parents and I'm still figuring out what to even do with my life. I pay minimal rent and I don't really have many expenses. I have a roof over my head and food in the fridge, but of course every young adult wants to be independent and on their own. I'm at that point where I don't want to listen to my parents but in the back of my mind I know they are right. All they keep saying is "go to school," "go to school," but school doesn't really feel like the right path for me to go down. I tried it and it didn't last long. It felt pointless to go and not know what I was wanting to major in. I still don't even know what I would want to major in. Once you graduate, everyone knows how hard it is to jump into the real world, especially with trying find what career path you're going to take and whatnot. All I want in life is to find a job that makes me happy, like actually happy. I want to be happy to wake up in the morning knowing that I'm doing something to help people. I know that's difficult to find these days but it shouldn't be too much to ask for, right? It's my life and I want to be able to choose the way I live it. I want to be happy and right now I just feel at a standstill. Do I go back to school or do I continue with my everyday life and try to find a better career? Everyday I question what I'm doing or what I should be doing. I just hope I find the guidance I need. I know I cant be the only one going through this. I feel like everyone at least once in their 20s questions what their doing in life. I hope that anyone reading this knows that you're not alone in your struggles. Almost everyone struggles some way or another. Sometimes I just got to remind myself to take my own advice and try to live every day to the best of my ability.
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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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