Dear you,
I miss you, and I wish I would've shown you my appreciation more. The day you were taken will forever be etched in my brain. I have a lot of things I have been meaning to tell you, so I hope this letter will reach you in Heaven.
Having you around as I grew up was a blessing. I never really noticed how big of a role you played in my life until you were no longer a phone call away. All those years, you were a role model, friend, mentor and storyteller to me. You taught me lessons about life, supported me in school and always helped me out when I needed something. No matter how short of notice, you were willing to watch me while my parents ran errands or bring my lunchbox to school when I forgot it. I regret letting all of your kindness and hard work go almost thankless, but I hope you know how much it all meant to me.
I want you to know that family holidays and traditions are definitely not the same without you. You were always a smiling face that I could count on to keep everyone behaving and getting along. The selflessness you showed in regards to your family was inspiring. While your stubbornness may have driven us all crazy sometimes, it was part of who you are. I was never quite sure how you juggled keeping everyone in line, the house clean, and working, but I'll just add that to you being such a figure of admiration.
I think of you a lot, everyday to be exact. From starting my morning with a black cup of coffee to occasionally playing Words with Friends, your memory stays alive. I pour my cup of coffee and think of how it never failed to start your day off, so I figure it can do the same for me. It deeply saddens me to realize that you won't be in attendance of my major life events, but then I remember that you'll be watching from the best seats available.
When I finish the semester with good grades or get a new job, I always want to call and tell you. I could always count on you to be proud. Instead, I now think of how you had some sort of role in those occurrences taking place. I embrace your memory and I cherish the times we had together. You taught me to be strong and persevere when I face challenges. You play a major part in who I am today. Having you taught me to laugh, smile and live in the moment. Losing you taught me to smile when reminiscing, laugh through the tears and be thankful for each moment I live in.
I know you're probably up there eating a bag of popcorn while looking down on me writing this, and I hope it makes you smile like I do when I think of the times we shared. One day we will meet again. Until then I have one request: please keep watching over me. Knowing I have a special guardian angel up there makes losing you just a little bit easier to come to terms with.
Love always,
Me.
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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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