I have heard about the War on Christmas, but I beg to differ that that is the biggest issue here. Halloween was a few days ago and kids are on a sugar high, pumpkins are becoming misshapen, and Christmas tree displays are popping up everywhere, but I love it. There is nothing wrong with going straight from listening to 'This is Halloween' to 'Have a Holly Jolly Christmas'. I love Thanksgiving. I love sitting with my family, thinking about everything I am grateful for, and eating leftover turkey and cranberry sandwiches for the next week. If there were more then a few church hymns about Thanksgiving, I would probably listen to them,but there's not. For me, the rest of the year is all one big holiday. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are all one big party. By looking at Christmas deals, listening to Michael Buble, and watching cheesy Hallmark movies I am not forgetting about Thanksgiving. I think about everything I am grateful for . I think about everything that has been done for me. There is nothing wrong with celebrating all three holidays together. I do have a problem with Black Friday sales starting at six on Thanksgiving, but that's another rant all together. So don't judge me for having Christmas music playing while I am at work. Don't give me and my roommates weird looks because we have a Christmas tree up. In college you leave before December is really even half way over, and so you have to start early to get a whole month of Christmas in. By celebrating Christmas I do not forget about Thanksgiving. I won't pressure you into setting up your tree, or going to look at the Christmas candy, or watching the Santa Clause movies. But I don't want you to think that I am skipping a holiday. I can appreciate Thanksgiving and Christmas without forgetting about the other. This time of the year isn't about the music, movies, holidays, decorations, or shopping deals. It is about spending time with family. It is about being thankful for what we have and going to those who don't have it. It is about showing those we care about that we appreciate them, even though we should do it year round. The music I listen to doesn't change any of that. So next time you hear someone listening to a good, or bad, Christmas song, just remember that it doesn't mean they don't care about Thanksgiving, it only means they want to feel the Christmas spirit. Probably because this is the happiest time of year. Give back, be thankful, and drink lots of apple cider and hot chocolate. Have a good Thanksgiving, and a very merry Christmas.
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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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