The type A personality characteristic is defined on Google as the following “A temperament characterized by excessive ambition, aggression, competitiveness, drive, impatience, need for control, focus on quantity over quality and unrealistic sense of urgency. It is commonly associated with risk of coronary disease and other stress-related ailments”. The definition makes it sound like having this type of personality can be interesting and exciting. I can guarantee because I have it that it is not always such a great trait to have. For me the most important part of this definition is the last sentence consisting of “It is commonly associated with risk of coronary disease and other stress-related ailments”. Many people have told me that I am intimidating because I appear to be a fully composed and successful control freak. However in reality this is only because I have a personality that one could associate with Barbie if she was actually real, right down to the desire to have multiple jobs that do not correlate to each other in any way. The stress that I have because of this is constant, so constant in fact that it keeps me up every night and causes me to grind my teeth when I actually do fall asleep; not to mention the hair pulling, Eczema, and stress induced headaches. Most of the stress comes from the fact that I need to live on a micromanaged schedule to function happily. Currently life as an unemployed college gradate hasn’t provided me with this luxury that most people would hate. Last year when I had a full class load, two part time jobs, and two internships and was a member of the schools news paper and radio station I was at my busiest and happiest. Even now with no full time job my showers are scheduled and timed. The decision whether or not to get coffee in the morning is always scheduled the night before. What day of the week to go to the Exxon station and how much to spend there is also scheduled. Time spent to apply to jobs is again….scheduled. The worst schedule of all is the master schedule I keep under my fully planned office desk calendar. Life events, the ones that just kind of happen for most people, are scheduled by year for me. The big problem is that scheduling everything never works because life constantly throws hurdles in the way and causes set backs, and I cant process it. And then there’s the perfectionist part of having a type A personality. If any aspect of my life is not 100% perfect then, to me, it is unacceptable. To me a clean room with few pet hairs in it is as bad as a room that can be seen in the TLC show Hoarders. Now the worst part about being a perfectionist is dating. It doesn’t actually happen because I find something wrong with everyone. However this type A personality situation does have its advantages. Multitasking and problem solving especially with a deadline is not only highly likely to be completed, but the actually act of completing a hard task is super rewarding and fun to do. Also any form of work that I complete is usually of a high quality because of my own obsession with perfection including but not limited to home improvement projects, car detailing, or news articles, and I have achieved everything I ever truly wanted to thus far. The type A personality is neither all bad nor is it perfect, but I wish it would be possible for people to see me as someone who struggles with my own issues as much as everyone else praises how composed or intimidating I can appear.
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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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