- Feel all of your emotions.
- Tell your mom you love her. Tell her again.
- Realize you can’t get someone help if they don’t want it.
- Talk about it. Cry about it. Scream about it. Get it out, you’ll feel better.
- Don’t be afraid to say how you feel.
- Keep in touch with your childhood friends.
- Sometimes you’ll feel like your chest is collapsing. It will pass.
- Don’t be afraid to start a conversation.
- Sometimes confrontation is necessary.
- No one is perfect. But you don’t need to keep consistently shitty friends around.
- You’ll survive, even when you're running on 2 hours of sleep.
- Sadness is not romantic, but it is inevitable.
- It’s okay to miss him.
- Stop comparing yourself to others.
- Writing things down will almost always make you feel better.
- Take as many pictures of the sky as you can.
- Do not pay attention to people trying to bring you down.
- Tattoos are a lot of fun.
- Keep trying. You can only get better.
- Stop settling.
- The universe has a way of working out.
- Don’t try to fit in. Don't try to be different. Just be you.
- Guilt is a sign of having a heart.
- You can offer your opinions without everyone having to agree with you.
- It isn’t hard to be nice. We need more kindness.
- Try to leave 5-10 minutes earlier every day.
- If people want to talk shit about you, let them. At the end of the day, you and your closest friends know the real you.
- You are not obligated to forgive them.
- Make friends with people who have different interests. They will be fun to hang out with.
- Don’t let anyone make you feel less important.
- The “perfect group of friends” does not exist, no matter what it seems like.
- You're allowed to stand up to teachers.
- Sometimes, just listening is enough.
- Never leave your drink out at a party.
- Communication is key.
- Drink more water.
- Some days you’ll need to drive alone at night with the windows down and music blasting.
- Visit your grandparents as much as you can.
- There are some friends you will not talk to for months. And then you will reconnect and it will feel like nothing has changed. This is growing up.
- Everything is temporary.
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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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