Oh ________! What can I say about the place that I was born and raised and used to call home for 18-19 years. As a child, you had my heart with the fact that life was so simple and life seemed so quiet and peaceful in a sense. I felt like ________ would be the place that I would spend my entire life because of how warm and welcoming it seemed. However, as time passed so did my love for the world of tranquility that I called _________. What was once full of warmth was now filled with greed and arrogance. My eyes were opened quite rapidly to the fact that the world is not a considerate place, the second that people from every direction were moving to _________ for their own share of the greed. (Ouch I bet that hurt for some of y'all back home but I HONESTLY COULDN'T CARE LESS what someone has to think about this). I have had to bear witness to people close to me having to endure working in the corruption and greed that surrounds them because my quality of life was their first priority; the pain and suffering that I have seen all this infuriates me to my very core. When people begin to put their own benefits and status before the quality of living and education in a town, you know there is definitely a problem. Don’t get me wrong I’m not ashamed of the hometown that I come from but I am disappointed in the fact that it is falling apart more and more as time passes and the people that were once bright lights have now given up hope of things getting any better. Moving for college has probably been one of the best things to happen in my life because I’m pretty sure I would have lost my mind if I was still there. As much as I’m not a fan of it, my hometown will always have a place in my heart. There is absolutely no indication of where I’ll end of living when I’m out of college but I know for certain I will not end up back in my hometown if the trend continues. I pray that changes for the better but only time can tell. I know some of y’all may be confused about this particular article because it’s kind of like a rant but this has a deeper message to this; we as a society need to change our mentality on being so egocentric because newsflash the world does not revolve around you. Our society focuses so much on, “How can I make more money or look better than everyone else?” when we need to be focusing on the problems that we keep overlooking because we’re so busy looking at ourselves in the mirror or posting the next picture on Instagram to get as many likes as possible. Sorry to break it to you but looks and money fade away and so will this society if we continue to act like nothing is wrong. I honestly hope you look at the society around you or back home and think about what is actually going on; not what your mommy and daddies are telling you is happening. You have a brain, how about you actually USE IT? Is that a hard concept for you or are you just too stubborn to admit that you got called out? I’m probably not some peoples’ favorite person after this but oops I can hand you some ice for your burns later if you’d like.
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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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