They say that February 14th is a day dedicated to the heart and it really is, it is a day that celebrates the victims, the survivors, and those fighting Congenital Heart Disease. I was born with Congenital Heart Disease in 1995 and here I am today a 21 year old junior in college.More specifically I had ASD which is a hole in the heart that allows more blood out of the heart than necessary. I was one of the lucky ones, one of the few that actually survived after birth. Since I was 4 days old I have been in and out of hospitals, either for surgery or annual checkups. Many know what a cardiologist is, but many do not see one every two years. Since I was born I have been treated by an amazing cardiologist, he’s the reason that you are reading this article right now. Just to give you a little background, at four days old I had my first surgery after being labeled ‘the blue baby’ by medical professions. It was a miracle that I survived to celebrate my first birthday. After that I went on to have checkups every two years to ensure that I was developing correctly. When I reached fourth grade, researchers had created a device that was going to close the hole in my heart. The device was very much like an umbrella, you put the device in the heart, and then it opens, blocking liquid from entering or leaving the heart by way of the hole. Doctors were optimistic about this, but unfortunately the device did not hold up so we were back to waiting for something that was going to close the hole. After eight years of cardiologist appointments that started with an echo and ended with a ‘you’re perfect’, there was a solution that would make me whole. My senior year, there was a device that was going to close my heart back up, the Helix, which was in a spiral shape. This was it, my cardiologist was optimistic about it and he had every reason to be. On March 9th 2014 that was it, the hole in my heart was no more. I still have occasional checkups, but my heart is pumping as it should now. I continue to live a normal life as an exercise science major and a runner whom is optimistic of her future. Why do I tell you this? Because my story is a success story, but that is not the case for everyone, many babies born with congenital heart disease do not live to see their 21st birthdays let alone their 1st birthdays. Because of the amazing medical staff that treated me I did live to see my 1st birthday, my 21st birthday and many more birthdays to come. I am blessed to have been treated by an amazing medical staff that was able to provide me with a long and happy life. I am hoping that together we can begin to raise awareness of Congenital Heart Disease for those that never got to take their first steps and that will never get to take a shot. Because I am alive today I will fight for those that lose their lives to this disease because I am one of the few that get this chance. I will fight for a treatment so that more children can live past their 1st birthdays and be the future of America. If you are not able to donate to this cause please join me in raising awareness so that more babies can be given the opportunities to live normal healthy lives. This February 10-14 take a moment to support, pray for, or donate to anyone and everyone whom is affected by Congenital Heart disease.
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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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