- I have this habit of planning everything down to the exact second and he does the complete opposite. No set schedule is his schedule which is why, as a jab at him, I am writing this as a list poem.
- He has seen the ugly parts of me, and yet, he has stayed. And when I say “ugly parts”, I mean he’s seen me devour Chinese food.
- He knows my favorite coffee by heart: it’s a white chocolate latte. Now you all know what I like to drink which technically means any of you could be my boyfriend, but I’m pretty sure none of you can kiss as good as him.
- We have yet to utilize cute pet names, but I’m sure when we do, it will be like trying on clothes, and he knows I look better without them, so we stick to first name basis.
- I am not sure if he is seeing the true pieces of me or if he is holding the broken remnants of myself. Either way, he is sewing them back together.
- Nicholas Sparks has yet to create a romance novel about us, but I’m sure when he does, it will read something along the lines of “their love existed between the spectrum of overdosing on coffee and sending memes at one in the morning.”
- I am very indecisive and I always have trouble picking my favorite anything, but I know for sure that he is my favorite.
- I smile when he texts me and when I think about him. I smile all the time.
- We go on walks and talk about nothing and turn our words into everything. It feels like we are stepping away, escaping the frame of the world and creating our own. He thieved the illuminated stars from the sky and embedded them in the grass for us to stand on; our collarbones dancing parallel from one another, leaving just enough room for my breath, and just like the stars, he took that too.
- He added windows to these walls I have built around me to let the sunshine in.
- We conquer each other’s demons before they break us down and fight demogorgons in the Upside Down. We love “Stranger Things”, and somehow, we find ways to be even stranger. We started off as strangers, and now, we have morphed into anything but.
- He’s got me looking up sappy love quotes on Pinterest. I have never been as happily disgusted in myself as I am in those moments.
- I can be a handful at times. Thank God he has two hands.
- I wrote an actual love poem about him.
- He makes me want to write more.
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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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