I would like to start this off by saying that I do not live on campus and I commute to JSU everyday. (Granted I live seven minutes away...) Anyway. Recently I visited Patterson dorm and to say the least... it was hot. Like extremely hot. I asked my friend Blake what he had been doing to manage the heat, and he said some days it was okay and other days it was unbearable. After visiting Blake's room I ended up in Chase's room later that day, and it was extremely hot in his room. He and his roommate, Drew, even had a fan on and that wasn't even making it bearable. I noticed lots of people had their windows up, and the air in their rooms was set to cold. After visiting their dorms I realized it wasn’t just Patterson that was hot. EVERYWHERE on campus was sweltering—classrooms, other residence halls, the whole campus is burning up. I have a lot of classes in Brewer and it is always insanely hot in there. I have class on the first floor, and the third floor and I am thankful that my class on the third floor can at least open the windows. I literally dread walking into that building because the temperature inside is hotter than the outside. I have class in Martin and Stone, and it is just as hot in there. Some days it is even hard to listen to my professor because I am concentrating on not melting. (Okay, not true. But really.) I realize that JSU runs its air and heat on one big cycle, but DEAR LORD TURN THE AIR BACK ON. It has been consistently been above 70 degrees outside (or right around that temperature) and JSU is still running the heat. It is so hot in the residence halls that I don't even like being there. I can't imagine living there. It is so hot in there that even the tile is hot. Now, that's an issue. So this poses my questions...Why can’t they just change it back over to air conditioning? It would make almost everyone who attends JSU happier. Everyday I hear students complaining about how hot it is in their rooms. I have talked to someone who lives in each of the dorms and the general consensus is… that is HOT. Some people told me they have began to take cold showers, almost everyone has their windows up, and a lot of people are just miserable. I believe that it is safe to say.. Administrators at JSU.. PLEASE TURN THE AIR BACK ON BEFORE WE ALL MELT. I mean, please. It would be so great.
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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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