A couple weeks ago while scrolling through Instagram, my eyes became drawn to a post with a picture of a bracelet with coordinates on it. The name of the account was called wandererbracelets and I was immediately interested in the page. Looking further into it, I found the website for the company and discovered a beautiful business.
Wanderer Bracelets is a company that creates bracelets and sells them online. The founders created it after visiting Bali and meeting an artisan who showed them what Bali is all about. The bracelets are made by artisans in Bali, Indonesia. These artisans are employed by weaving nylon thread together creating beautiful bracelets. By doing so, the artisans preserve the tradition of bracelet making in their country. The bracelets come in several different colors and also have a variety of symbols you can choose from such as a hook, peace hand, an anchor, or a coordinate plate that can be attached to the bracelet. These symbols are carved out of buffalo bone. The prices range between $18-22 and include free shipping.
What is so unique about the coordinate bracelets is that you are able to type in a place anywhere in the world and the coordinates will pop up. Then, the coordinates will be carved into a small piece and intertwined on the bracelet you purchase. Whether it's your favorite vacation spot, your hometown, or just somewhere you enjoy to be, you will always have the coordinates of that specific location on your wrist. I think that's something so beautiful and different and for sure a conversation starter!
By purchasing these bracelets, you are helping a family in need and providing them employment since jobs are not as common and available in other countries as they are in the United States. Wanderer also preserves the tradition of handmade jewelry and avoids the use of machines.
I, for one, love things that are handmade and have meaning to them. Our lives are changing every day, rapidly. The place you are now may not be the place you are forever. Having a bracelet that has coordinates of a place I am or once was at has so much meaning and is unique. More importantly, I will have it forever!
Wanderer Bracelets pose the words Where I Wander all over their website as well as their Instagram page. Instagram users and other followers respond by posting photos of where he or she goes as well as sharing snapshots of the bracelets. So I leave you with this: Where do you wander?
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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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