I haven't posted in a long time but I decided I would sit down and write what has been on my mind lately. You see I am not a depressed person but lately I haven't been myself. I usually enjoy dancing and music but for some reason I have found myself not enjoying life like I did a few months ago. Yes, things have changed and I am chasing my dreams and goals as an actor. I am struggling to pay my bills but I refuse to give up. Making the move from Arkansas to Michigan to Illinois was a huge step for me and it has been a year since I have made that step. I am a background actor for the Chicago Shows such as Chicago Med, PD and Fire. I absolutely love being on set and I realize that is when I am the happiest. The point of my story is find your happiness and sometimes it is so hard but once you find it, that is the first step. I do however miss my family in Arkansas especially my kids and sister and nieces and nephews. There are some days I want to give up and go back to Arkansas but really what would that prove? Not only would it prove that I am a failure once again but I would be miserable at a dead end job and not achieve anything. My daughter is my number one fan, she has told me I can achieve anything, I wonder where she had heard that before. HAHa! Like mother like daughter. I have realized in order to succeed you must love yourself and set goals so that is what I am doing. I am not perfect by far and I have made several mistakes but I am still a good person and a good mom. There are days I feel like I have failed at life and I get up and keep fighting every day. I can't change things from the past however I can change my present life and my future. Don't let anyone control your life and tell you what to do or how to live your life. One of the hardest things for is to forgive myself and love myself, I have realized I may not be able to forgive myself but I do love myself and will accomplish my goals. I wake up every day and tell myself I can do it and I will be successful. Keep working toward your goals. Love yourself!!
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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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