The weather is becoming cooler, the wind is starting to blow more, the air has a different smell and embrace altogether, and more time of the day is spent in the darkness or urban night-time. It's the coming of a new season.
But what are some of these changes in season, particularly summer to fall, and eventually winter?
Trips to the beach to cool off and excitement at the refreshments of the ice cream truck on a hot day are over, making room for longer time indoors and warm drinks to make us comfortable. Sniffles will be around us, and some of us will get the opportunity to travel out and play in the snow in the forrests.
New school semesters affect students all around the country and bring additional life to all of us. New cultural foods at the food hall, a different change of clothing style, classrooms and buildings and offices decorated for different holiday themes, and new opportunities for the year to come.
The change of environment also presents a new challenge to many. Sunlight fuels most of life's processes, and the less sunlight there is, the more these processes get challenged. The color of greenery changes, some flowers bloom while others fall, and animals themselves go under many changes. While some animals begin to hibernate, humans start to experience several symptoms of the season, some less exciting than hibernation. Some become very in tune with the gloomy moods and melancholy days, catalysts for artwork and writing; others fall into seasonal affective disorder and the changes in mood and depersonalization that it brings.
Around all this are the oncoming celebrations of cultures all around us; Rosh Hashanah, Halloween, Dia de Los Muertos, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, and many others. It's a time where many come together to pray, pay respect, celebrate all of life's offerings.
The change of seasons makes many changes for us all, and whatever comes ahead of these next few months, we should learn to appreciate all the challenges and celebrations that come ahead. Take lots of care, and enjoy the oncoming seasons!
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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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