I don't want to say that I am a victim of a bully because when someone tried to, I didn't let them. So I don't know what that would make me. So this person I was friends with, had a huge crush on this boy- like huge. Well she found out that his class was down the hall from mine, so she started waking with me to class. It really confused me at first, because her class is all the way on the other side of school in the opposite direction. Well, I started to notice that she wouldn't pay attention to me when I would talk, like she wouldn't reply or anything. (By the way this happened last year in the middle of my junior year of high school, I just wanted y'all to know what happened first before I told you what happened today.) So then I figured it out; she was walking with me to class, so she could stalk him. When I say stalk, I mean she would not move her eyes from him, and she wouldn't reply to anything being said in a conversation. So soon after that, she asked to add him as a friend on Facebook, and I was once again confused. But it turned out I was already friends with him, then she asked me to message him and ask if he liked her which I didn't think was a big deal. I thought she was wanting to get over her crush on him because he said no- that he only liked her as a friend. So i showed her the message, and she was pretty angry; it shocked me how mad she was. So I went to our group of friends and told them what happened and apparently like everyday she was asking one of them, to message him and see if he liked her. Well this went on for about a month or two before I got tired of it, so I told her; I will message him this last time and I will not message him again. So i did, and I showed her: he said no- just like every other time. Well once I asked, I told him sorry and that I wouldn't message him again, because this was ridiculous. After that though, she was like " I want you to apologize to him and to me, because you didn't have my permission to do that. I flat out told her no that I was not going to apologize to her, but that I already apologized to him. Then she got mad at me for not apologizing when she told me to; so then she started being really mean. She would constantly message me while I was in class. She would message these long paragraphs about how bad of a friend I was. It got the point where I was constantly having to turn off my phone for almost the entire day. When that didn't scare me, she went to the counselors with all intentions of getting me in trouble and told them that I was the one bullying her; but all i was doing was defending myself. She twisted it in her head that I was the bully, and she was the victim. So, as soon as I was out of the office, I messaged her and told her we were no longer friends, and that I was deleting and blocking her number and anything else I had. That was a year ago, since then I would notice if we were in the same room, she would just stare at me. She wouldn't move or blink or even pick up a pencil. It's the creepiest thing, and it makes me so uncomfortable that I will get up and leave. This year, I haven't seen her- and I was hoping to keep it that way- but she showed up at lunch recently. I was sitting there eating and reading a book while waiting for my friends to show up. At one point, I thought I heard my friend's shoes and turned to see if it was her coming, but I noticed my "former bully" was just sitting there in the corner staring at me. It got to the point where other people were noticing, and my friend even pointed it out and asked me why she was staring. So I want y'all's opinions on what you think I should do, or if i should do anything. Because its almost to the point of me wanting to call it stalking, but all she is doing is staring; so I don't know if that counts as stalking, or if it has it's own name.
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
