You want the truth about Valentine’s Day? Well here it is. Most people say, “I don’t believe in Valentine’s Day you should make your significant other feel special 365 days a year.” Well in my opinion that is complete bullshit. Let’s get real for a second; I am a junior in college, which means I only have a few responsibilities. I have to stay in school, work my butt off, and not get myself in any trouble. Yes, those probably seem like three very small responsibilities but they take up a big chunk of my time. I am in a relationship myself and I personally don’t always have time in my day to make my boyfriend feel special. Now don’t get me wrong I make sure he is aware everyday that I love him with everything I have. However, do I have time to make him chocolate covered strawberries? No. Do I have time to go on a nice dinner date with him everyday? No. Now that’s from a college student’s perspective, imagine being married with children. Married couples with children have triple the amount of responsibilities that I have. They barely even have time to shower let alone spoil their husband or wife. So, this is the reason why I love Valentine’s Day so much, it's an excuse to take a break from our crazy busy lives. It is an excuse to take a step back and appreciate your significant other. It is an excuse to spoil the hell out of them. It is an excuse to be a little more “lovey dovey” than usual. Now I am not saying that you should only appreciate your significant other on Valentine’s Day but you really get to take a step back and see what you have and how special your love is for one another. Valentine’s Day is also the day of taking risks and having an extreme amount of courage that you have never had before. Whether it’s asking the girl that sits in front of you in class that you have had a crush on for months if she will be your Valentine. It’s about finally muttering those three little words and moving your relationship to the next level. It’s about sitting in the middle of a restaurant and feeling the love all around you. Valentine’s Day is about seeing flowers on doorsteps and chocolate covered strawberries. It’s about corny sticky notes being left on your windshield. February 14th is a day to be loved, love back, and feel love all around you. So whether, you are getting a Valentine’s from your Mom or your babe; be mushy, be corny, and embrace it.
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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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