It ended badly; she cheated, he lied. It is time to move on. The girl gets out the ice cream and movies; the guy throws a few things
around and acts immature. The ping pong of emotions goes back and forth. If it ended so badly, why fix why bother trying to fix it? Why should I have to wear a certain shirt to a date? Or convert to your stupid
music? Why change who you are just to fit the parameters of someone who
clearly doesn’t appreciate you for you? Kurt Cobain said it best: “I would rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I’m
not.”
Bad breakups happen, and that should not get in the way of
your pursuit of happiness. When I say bad breakup, I mean
horrendously terrible, monumentally catastrophic -- to the point where you cannot even be friends. At that point, you should not even bother.
With social
media, and everyone always having a watchful eye, it is best to
delete them entirely, as if they never existed. That seemed to work for me. I
don’t know if it tears them up or not, nor do I care. Emotions do not come from the heart, only the mind. Letting that person walk all over your mind is not fair to you and can only drag
you down.
I am no love guru,
nor did I write the book on relationships. I’m a common man, and like every
other person I have feelings. I have highs and lows, good days and bad days. Like every other growing man, I have good relationships, as well as bad. In
fact, most have ended up as bad, terrible, miserable roller coasters. Everyone's stories are different, so I can’t speak for everyone on how a
relationship should be and, more importantly, how it should end.
Growing up, I have tried it all. Worst part of any relationship is the
separation, and the feelings that come from the fallout. Some of us are
blessed with relationships that end on good terms, although for most, it seems to end in a giant cluster of emotions and feelings. One of the most immature breakups I’ve dealt with was dating my
ex-best friend. But if it wasn’t for her, then I wouldn’t have ended up the
one -- not to be cliché, but the one that got away.
The big part of handling a breakup is learning to be mature
about it, as well as grow. Learn from the mistakes that you and your significant other have made.
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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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