This past week on the University of Tennessee's campus was the annual Greek Week: an entire week dedicated to Greek organizations on campus.The week is made up of different events that bring the whole Greek community together for a great cause.The theme was a Jimmy Buffet - a Margaritaville feel with "Just Another Week in Paradise" as the quote on the T-shirt. Each team included a Pan sorority, an IFC fraternity and a multicultural chapter. Also, to go along with the theme, each team name was island-related like Team Bahamas or Team Laguna Beach.
Throughout the week from April 5-11, the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build was happening just off campus. Panhellenic Council and IFC teamed up to build one house all on our own. Each team had a time frame during the week where they could go to the site and help build the house. Sorority girls with power tools? Sounds scary right?
Well it was actually one of the most fun events of the week for me!
The rest of the week included a volleyball tournament on Fraternity row. Each team had three girls and three guys and it took almost all day on the second day of the week to get through the bracket that included all the teams. There was also a percentage night at Zaxby's, an all Greek photo opportunity in Neyland Stadium, an all Greek worship held by The Cross, and one of the largest cookouts I have ever seen. The line for food was wrapped around FIJI island! During the cookout, there was a very fitting Jimmy Buffet style band playing island tunes while all the chapters mixed and mingled.
Being a junior, this was my third Greek week and every year when it ends my heart is just so full with love of my fellow Greek brothers and sisters. The week is about every chapter, no matter the council, coming together for the greater good. Unlike Homecoming or Carnicus or other competitions Greeks participate in, this one is not rooted in rivalries. Instead, it's just a time that we can all get together, have some fun and do some good.
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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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