Talking about it is a touchy subject for anyone no matter what size they are, and I’m no different. My weight is something I’ve always struggled with and it wasn’t until recently that it’s become something I’ve learned to accept and love about myself. However, just like anyone I still back track with my weight issues from time to time. This past weekend, I finally had to do the one thing I always dread, jean shopping. For once, it wasn’t due to a weight gain but rather I had to buy them for formal recruitment. I started off at Forever 21, since they have a plus sized section, I thought that I’d be able to just go to one store and be done, and boy was I wrong. I ended up trying on one pair of all of the jean styles they offered, so about ten. All of the jeans they offered were high waisted and were made out a stretchy jean like material. Seeing as how I do not have a flat stomach nor do I have hips, all of them were a flat out no for me. I felt hideous in every pair of jeans, causing my self-confidence to plummet. I left the dressing rooms and thought that I should just try another store, however everywhere I went all of the jeans were made the same. While they all weren’t high waisted, the majority of the time they were made in that same stretchy material. With every pair of pants I tried on, my confidence just kept getting lower and lower. I felt so disgusted with myself; something I hadn’t felt in a long time. I realized that the clothes that were supposed to work for a women with my body type weren’t actually made for all body types. Everyone praises the fashion industry for making clothes for plus sized women, however they still expect women of my size to be of a certain body type. We are still expected to look a certain way. You have to have a flat stomach, wide hips, a large butt, thick thighs, and big breasts. My body is not made that way, nor is it made to fit into the average sized clothing. I had to realize that I was trying on clothing that wasn’t made to flatter the features I have. Society and the media are crucial on everyone, no matter the body type. It’s not only the fashion industry that is this way, even television is no different. Any time an overweight women is a character on a tv show, her weight is always worked in her plot line. Often times, it’s her struggles with trying to lose weight, or that she is deemed unattractive because of her weight. It’s time that plus sized girls are shown in a light that treats them as all other girls. If I want to wear a crop top, or shorts I should be able to, it is my body and I feel good in my own skin. My life doesn’t revolve around my weight, nor does it affect my love life. Just because you don’t agree with my weight or find me attractive because of it, doesn’t mean you have to try and bring me down. The purpose of this article was for me to express my own feeling and shed light on my own personal experiences with my weight. I will love myself if I’m a hundred pounds or three hundred pounds. I’m a relatively healthy person, I eat just a much as the next college student but my doctor never complains about my cholesterol levels or even my lifestyle. Yes, I could be healthier but so could the next person. There is always something you can change about your lifestyle, but as of this moment I’m perfectly content with the lifestyle I live. By societies standards, I shouldn’t be happy in my own skin, but I'll be damned if I let that decide how I feel about myself.
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
