She was passionate about Christmastime,
A celebration that only lasted for a short-lived month.
Was that the beauty in it?
The most magical time of the year seems so sudden,
Yet it never passes her.
She rests in it.
Piano instrumentals of her favorite Christmas carols dance around her,
Softer and sweeter than any lullaby.
Saddened is she for the day to come,
When luminous lights and decorative colors are packed away.
But today is special,
It's December.
Cold weather welcomed,
Putting warm blankets and fuzzy socks to good use.
Is there a way to serve Cocoa without tons of marshmallows?
She comes inside to sit next to the fireplace,
With a nose redder than Rudolph's.
It is funny that even the warmest of hearts
Can not defeat a nipping Jack Frost!
Pine, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg
Create a blissful aroma around the room.
What is more delightful than the smells of Christmas?
Perhaps it is the taste of gingerbread cookies-
Or the familiarity of beloved traditions.
She listens to the crisp crackles of the firewood,
Until her heavy eyelids make rest.
During her quick slumber,
A magnificent dream happens upon her.
She dreams of a Christmas that outlives us all,
One with a spirit that grows each day.
As she awakens, she sees a red-
A blurry, once wild, now peaceful red.
The after-fire still holds its color,
And Christmas is just the same.
A forever Christmas does not last forever;
her dream was just a dream.
But nonetheless, she finally saw, a Christmas that never ends.
And in that moment, all was eternal, merry, and bright.
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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?
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