What's college? People all over the world have their own point of views and their own opinions about college. The main words from people is partying, fun, class, and freedom. That's not my point of view at all! I've graduated in 2013 and after that I attended Blinn College to get my 2 years of basics done. So, what's college? College is a start for a future and a serious pathway to success. A pathway is a guide to something that a person is reaching for or something that guides you to where you need to be. During my first year of college as a freshman, my pathway was rough and I thought college wasn't for me at all. College can change people from good to bad and I learned my lesson. College can stress you out and have you willing to give up. College can make you a better person, it can make you have second thoughts on your career, and the main thing college can do is show you how strong minded you are or weak minded. After I made my choice to go to Blinn I had to sign up for classes, do financial aid, get advised, pay fees, go back and forth to Brenham from Houston every weekend, and every time I finished what I had to do to get to college another situation happens. I had to have a strong mindset on everything to get enrolled into Blinn and I always told myself to never give up. After all the negative things coming my way I made it to the Fall semester and I was finally enrolled for 2015. My fall semester was perfect! I had A's and B's, I was in the sports medicine program, I met new people, and at the end of the semester I made it to the Dean's list with the GPA of a 3.2. It was the best feeling and I felt good because I wasn't wasting my parents money and I was making them proud. During my Spring semester as a freshman classes started to get a little more rough. I had to take biology and algebra at the same time. Algebra was my weakness and I tried very hard to keep my grades up for both classes. My 2nd semester was messed up because I started to party more and I felt like I wasn't focused enough on my grades. Weeks passed by and I had to drop biology. at the end of my spring semester my GPA went down to a 3.0 and I felt like I was unsuccessful. It took me a while to let it go but as of today, I still feel like I didn't do my best. I promised myself I will do twice as much work for my sophomore year at Blinn College. College is nothing to play around with. I feel like being in college is a opportunity for people that want to be better in life and make something out of their selves for the future. People make mistakes but if they do they are able to get back on their feet if it gets hard in college. The main quote I would give people is "Never give up", and if people have that with them their pathways to college would be more easier. Its alright to have fun at times, but when it's time to work, it's time to work! Now what's college? Its the pathway to your choices!
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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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