I am a certified nutritionist and by certified I mean not legally trained to do anything except drive, give CPR, and kick ass (World Taekwondo Federation). Let me tell you about the most excellent thing to do to your body since slicing it with bread. Most of us probably gained a little pudge over the last semester. Late Night Cafe, Insomnia Cookies, vending machines, we each have our favorite poison. In my case, it was a 3 pound sack of Halloween candy I told myself I would share. I lied. Now no one really wants to go out and chug grass or inhale chia seeds or scream at gluten or whatever. Those are fad diets and while they may work for some, they definitely don't look fun. If you have a meal plan here at Warren let me tell you about a precious resource you've been squandering. sQUAndering. Squa. Soup, people. Tubs of that rancid sauce for you to enjoy. My personal diet plan is based on one concept and one only: if it's not solid, it's better for you. Now I realize in basic principle that is a flawed concept; I mean we have milkshakes, beer, and snake poison, but soup is a good liquid. This diet, The Soup Diet, is basic and easy to remember. Every meal is soup from the Warren dining hall. You eat until you're full. No snacks except berries and a singular granola bar a day. You can drink water and tea. It's a way more controlled way to eat. There's a psychological component too. Soup doesn't pile up like pasta and it isn't served to you in set portions like a chicken breast or a slice of pizza. You know exactly how much you get in each bowl and you pour it yourself. See, it's like Freud himself came up with it, right after telling you that your desire to diet comes from sexual repression and that you're subconsciously upset that your husband just doesn't realize that you're a woman with needs and he just sits there and reads that damn paper and he's definitely got some young fraulein he's been seeing while you rot in this damn house. Plus, since soup is a liquid, it fills you up quick. In the Warren cafeteria there's usually two soups a day so you can take your pick. This is especially important if you've got dietary restrictions. If neither suits your needs I guess... exercise? In conclusion, the soup diet, a diet of all-liquid meals, plus some light exercise (in my case I plan to take the stairs at least once a day), should help gently slim you down and warm you up during the cold winter semester.
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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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