One of the things that I hear all the time is " Who are you trying to look good for?" and I have three answers for that; Me, everyone, and no one. I try to look my best every day, and that doesn't mean I have to wear a dress, do my makeup really fancy, and have a tiara on. I do this for myself because I for one feel so much better when I know I look put together. I like knowing that no matter who I would happen to run into in the hallways, the grocery store, or the park I would be confident about what I was wearing and how I looked. By trying to look put together and nice everyday I am also benefitting my peers, my school, and my community, because I am representing them. When I introduce my self around my friends, when I say what school I go to, and when I say where I am from people are putting my face to that place or that group of people, if I look bad or sloppy then thats what I am portaying everything around me as. Also, when I am going to meet up with friends or family, or I'm going to a party, looking good is just respectful. Going over to someones house looking like you don't care at all about your appearance is like saying to them that that event or that person isn't worth the time it would take to dress nicely. I also do this for absolutely no one. Sometimes I wake up a little late and I'm really tired and I really don't want to care what I look like, but I know that if I let myself do that it can become a habit so I make myself do it even though I might not feel like, maybe no one else notices, and maybe I don't meet anyone new that day. I was still prepared. All of this to say there isn't a particular style that counts as looking nice. Whatever your style is wear it with pride. You don't have to spend hours on your hair and makeup, maybe just run a brush through it or whatever works for you to feel good about it. Having pride in youself and your appearance won't hurt anyone, but will help you feel more confident and make others be more drawn to you. And don't forget that your most important accessory is always your smile.
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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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