I know it's only been a few weeks, but I already miss you Mom. I may have laughed when you cried while you said goodbye, but when you were actually gone and I turned around and you weren't there, I cried too.
Taking on Target by myself...oh my gosh, it's rough. You know that store backwards and forwards – I was walking in circles looking for a mirror/little home necessities that you can always find instantly. I miss shopping with you.
The way you made my bed before you left – for some reason I can never get it to look as great or feel so cozy. Every time I wash my sheets or actually decide to make my bed that morning (which is very rare), it's seriously never the same as the first time you made it. I miss your magic touch. It helps me sleep that much easier.
My t-shirts keep shrinking because I once again am doing something very wrong with my laundry, and I hope that's actually why they are shrinking, because if I'm already gaining weight...this is going to be a fairly awkward family reunion come Thanksgiving. I miss you doing/helping me with my laundry. I also miss how perfectly you fold my clothes.
Speaking of food, keeping the pantry stocked with food all the time is a struggle. And going to the grocery store is an absolute pain. I have no idea how you willingly make trips to the grocery store, and walk up and down those aisles at least two or three times a week. I miss you always making sure my favorite snacks and drinks were always at hand. It's almost like you knew what to get, and when to get it, before I even noticed that I needed it. (You're the real MVP for that one.)
I could go on for days about everything I miss about you, and how many things I realize you do for me, as well as how many times I should have said thank you more. But I figured I would keep it short considering you are always so busy running in a hundred different directions.
When you do read this, which probably won't be until you are laying in bed at night, I hope you laugh at it and not cry. Because trust me – if you saw me trying to act mature and responsible as if I have my life together right now, you would most definitely be laughing at me and my many attempts.
But I miss you, mom. I miss your hugs, your laugh, your smile, your goofy faces in my snap chats, and I miss our conversations at the kitchen counter we always have about our "diets starting tomorrow." I miss you talking out loud and asking me the same questions 10 times a day, and me saying, "Mom, you already asked me that!!!" And you replying with, "I know, refresh my memory," when I know you totally never remember asking me. I miss sitting with you at night while you drink your glass of wine because of how very functional our family is, and I weirdly miss arguing with you on occasion, and always losing. I miss you telling me to clean my room because the cleaning lady is coming, which I still will never understand. But I definitely miss having a cleaning lady too. I just miss you, a whole lot. Everything about you is missed, and I can't wait to see you when I come home.
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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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