I want to pass along a piece of wisdom given to me by my favorite high school teacher several years ago to all my fellow "single" young ladies. "There is no such thing as being single." I love this statement because we tend to look at being single as a very defining term that makes up who we are. You are either in a relationship or you're not, and society likes to make us think that there's something we're doing wrong if we haven't been or aren't in a relationship by a certain point in our lives. This kind of pressure causes girls (and guys) to enter all sorts of relationships out of fear and insecurity, especially in college when everyone is getting engaged or married and we're looking around asking ourselves what we're doing wrong. I'm here to tell you that having a boyfriend, fiancé, or husband does not make you more or less whole or more or less of a woman than your friend who's been in a relationship for three years or your friend who's getting married next spring. Don't get me wrong- I get the temptation there. It can be disheartening when you are the "single" girl in your group of friends. Nobody likes feeling left out. Nobody likes wondering if they're going to be "alone" forever. That's just it, though. You're never"single,""alone," whatever. Those are terms society has placed on us but they aren't accurate. Do you have friends? You aren't single. Do you have family? You aren't single. Do you have people who love and care about you? You aren't single. Being "single" implies you are out there in this world alone. That is so far from truth. So you've been out of a relationship for months, maybe even years. Maybe you've never had a boyfriend and you're in or about to graduate college? In all those years, I want you to take comfort in the fact that not once were you ever "single". Not once were you ever "alone". You don't need another person to make you whole. You need an understanding of your individual worth in the eyes of yourself and those who cherish you for all that you are. You have so much to offer this world. Go out there fearlessly and take it by storm. You are already whole. You are already enough. You are not "single". You are whoever you choose to be.
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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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