I'll be honest, being the "busy girl" is 99 percent of the time, horrible. There is no downtime, no friend time, and no family time. My apartment looks like I should be on an episode of Hoarders, not only because I have so much stuff crammed into such a tiny space but also because when I have time to eat or god forbid I have two seconds to fry up an egg,I don't have time to clean up. So my dishes sit and wait until the next two seconds of "downtime". I'll admit, I put a little too much on my plate this semester, considering I knew I was going to be working full time for the first half. But the best part of being the busy girl is that once you've committed, and you get through the first week of pure exhaustion. You realize that you are still alive, (barely) and that next week won't be as bad (hopefully). You find your strengths and your weaknesses. You learn that it could be so much worse, but boy are you glad it isn't because if it was, you probably couldn't handle it. You start to love your hour long commute to college, because you don't have to think, just drive. But you also wish you could be sleeping, then you start to fall asleep while driving and realize you missed your exit and NOW you are late for class. So as you stumble into the classroom, and everyone watches as you sit down in the squeakiest chair. Laugh a little and take a deep breath, you are alive, well, and doing the best you can. You will have horrible days, ones where you finally have a little tiny break and then you take advantage of it to sleep, because you can literally feel your body being exhausted and deprived of its essentials. Days where you miss class because of it. But just know that, it's okay. Everything will be alright. Being busy truly does build character. It makes you create ways to save time, and most days for me, that means going without makeup. But hey it feels nice to itch my eyes without worrying if I'm messing up my mascara for once. Moral of the story, run hard and full force towards your dreams, and in the end, your reward will taste sweeter than the purest of honey. Keep on keeping on, because there ain't no rest for the wicked, girl. And you, rock.
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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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