I've been in a long distance relationship (LDR). I have a few things to share with you if you're considering long distance.
Be prepared to miss your partner like absolute CRAZY. Oftentimes, living in different places means living on completely different schedules and sometimes different time zones. There will more than likely be missed phone calls, times when you won't be able to get ahold of them, and missed text messages. You will use a ton of data/Internet to Skype/video call and you more than likely will be attached to your phone (at least I was).
My ex-girlfriend is from Canada and I'm from NY. You have to take into consideration that seeing them may involve going to a different country/long distances. With this, as well, you have to make sure you're committed to potentially moving your life somewhere where you two can be together (eventually). There are certain citizenship/country visitation/visas potentially required if you're to marry/seriously be with your partner, so be aware and educate yourself because it's a lot more complicated than you'd think.
If you're going to try a long distance relationship, make sure you talk to your partner about expectations and future plans. It is necessary, in my opinion, to plan how you'll be physically together in the future and when/where you will meet for the first/all other times you meet. As well, it's important to set up expectations for when you will talk/call each other because communication is the absolute key to LDRs.
Make sure you really want the person because if you don't, you end up putting yourself through a hell of a lot of emotional torture. LDRs are one of the hardest things I've done. I missed my ex-girlfriend constantly. If you're not absolutely positive you want/love this person, just be careful. Being so far away from the person you love is very difficult. With conflicting schedules, it makes maintaining a relationship exhausting. If you both really want the relationship, it can work.
Make sure you trust the person. If you can't trust your significant other, I don't suggest being in a LDR. Be sure that you are secure enough to handle your significant other having other friends and a life outside of you. They are not always going to have time to talk to you. Their life is busy and stressful as well. Without trust, you will not be able to handle a LDR.
Prepare to be lonely a lot of the time. If you're one of those people who needs someone to be physically with them, a LDR is NOT for you. There will be many nights where you feel an empty space next to you and you can't do anything about it.
I'm not going to lie and say LDRs are amazing. They suck. The only good things about them are 1) you meet someone and are with someone you wouldn't have met otherwise and 2) you can have space in a relationship if that's what you like. Other than that, it's really quite debilitating. It takes a lot of effort and patience to make a LDR work, so make sure you're ready for that.
If you want to be with someone more than anything, a LDR is totally worth it. That's not to say that you'll always feel like it's worth it. There will more than likely be days where you lash out, get insecure, or cry your eyes out. It won't always be easy, but if you see a future with someone, it can definitely be worth the fight.
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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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