Ladies, we all know the exact recipe of a typical crush. You notice him here and there, you think he's really cute, you find out a little more about him, and you like what you see. So, it begins. We expect the symptoms to change over time as we grow up and mature. We expect to be able to handle it with a more calm and collected mindset unlike our embarrassing attempts through middle school and high school, but it never truly changes. It starts with the butterflies when you see him randomly during the day. At first, they're small. You try starting menial conversations with him every now and then, hoping to find that you had more in common than you ever expected. You also try "spontaneously" running into him between classes. Then, as the feelings progress, so does the intensity in the pit of your stomach. Those tiny butterflies have turned into giant moths, and it's a strenuous task to control those animals. You want to make the first move so that your feelings are validated, but who has the courage for that? And if you're one of the few girls that do, please, on behalf of the rest of us scaredy-cats, go for it! But for those that are simply hanging on by a thread and living on a prayer, it would just be so much easier if you could read minds. You could know exactly how he feels so you could either forget about him or continue waiting for him to act first. You wonder if you've gone too deep into thought over this guy before anything has really happened between the two of you. So, you try to slow it down and rewind a little bit, but it's too late. You're too far gone. You hate that you let yourself go this far, and you try to put all your focus on school, work, and friends, but he just continues to weasel his way back in. You're left to wonder "When will this cycle stop?" If you want to know my opinion, I don't think it ever does. If the exact schoolgirl crush continues to thrive from the cold halls of high school to the already stressful college campus, I don't think there is any hope for us to lay it to rest once and for all. It's the best, most exciting curse we face. So, for all you sophisticated college women out there, beware. The schoolgirl crush lives on in college. No matter how level-headed or "done with guys right now" you might be, you are never immune. Symptoms may include: giddiness, extreme happiness, over thinking, and pre-planning of a nonexistent wedding before the first date.
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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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