- Aries: Your dreams are getting weirder and you keep regretting hitting send. Maybe you didn’t learn your lesson last time. Is there something in the water or is it Autumn again? Try to be less rash and think things through before acting on them.
- Taurus: You are always putting on a costume and pretending to be an adult. Even though you are so good at playing this game, you should hang up the suit and let loose for one night. You’ve got the rest of your life to be a grown up.
- Gemini: I can see the signs of loneliness resting on your face. The monster lays right under your eyes and it forces your lips into a frown. I can hear it in the cracks that echo out of your mouth. You and this monster are stuck in a cycle that is repeating like the broken record sitting on your shelf, waiting to be thrown away. But remember, a monster is only a monster when you're afraid of it.
- Cancer: It hurts to exist. But, my darling, this hurt of yours is like a band-aid. It will only last through this quick season. Come winter, you will be whole again. You don’t need him to be strong.
- Leo: Someone has turned on the fireplace that rests inside your body. The warmth is refreshing but you still remember the last time you got burnt by that flame. Keep an extinguisher nearby.
- Virgo: Deadlines are only a small part of your life. Remind yourself of this every time you stay up until dawn, crying over unfinished assignments. You are your own biggest bully.
- Libra: Age has settled on your bones well. You carry responsibilities well, but remember that you don’t have to bear the weight all by yourself. Your friends are there for you – try to trust them.
- Scorpio: Being alone does not mean you are lonely. And you don't have to be alone to feel loneliness drape over you like your favorite quilt. Stop confusing the two. Stop calling old loves and stop searching every hallway and every party for new ones. Focus on you and not on them, at least for the season.
- Sagittarius: The leaves are dying but you are not. The leaves grow back and so does love. Wounds only heal when you give them time.
- Capricorn: White lies shine very bright when it's pitch black outside and you've smoked enough poison to make your facade crack under the weight of your depression. Open up to someone; I promise you’ll feel better afterwards.
- Aquarius: You can't stay in your bedroom forever. The cold air won't hurt you like they did. Grab some jackets and a scarf if that will make you feel better.
- Pisces: It's Halloween and you're drunk. Yesterday, you swore you were over them but now you are calling them nonstop and leaving voicemails that are as confusing as the year you just experienced. I am sorry that they aren't answering but you'll understand in November. Just hold on.
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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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