Being a single mom and dating can be hard. Add into the equation that, as a single mom, one more than likely has to work. Add another layer on top of the equation: attempting to go through college in order to create a better life for your child. Guess what falls to the bottom of the line? Dating. You look at all the things on your plate, and dating seems to hold the least amount of value. "Why?" someone might ask. Well, if you were to ask this single mom, I barely have time for myself at the end of the day, and I already have someone else I put before myself as my number one priority, so I do not have time to put another person’s thoughts and feelings into the equation. It also puts forth the problem of taking away more time from my child than I already sacrifice. And for what? Putting in the time and effort for a relationship that may or may not work out for me at the end of the day is not worth putting in the energy a relationship needs to be successful. Does that make me a bad person? Does that mean my child may suffer because she does not have a male influence in her life as a father figure? I don’t believe so. I do not think that just because a child has two parents in the home that somehow that person has a leg up on my daughter. Some people look down upon me as a single mom, as it is somehow my fault that I am in fact that: a single mom. I feel like stepping away from a destructive and pessimistic relationship is in fact the best possible thing I could have done for my child. Back to the factor of being a single mom, some people may think that I have to have a significant other in order to be truly happy. I do not believe this to be true either. I do not believe in absolutes. For some, maybe this is the case. Maybe they need someone else in order to create some “perfect” world. For this single mom, my happiness comes in the form of my child and doing everything I can to make her happy to create a better future, and for our situation, that does not include a significant other for Mommy, and that’s okay. Everybody has his or her own equation as to what makes life work. Just because someone is labeled a single mom, it should not hold a characteristic of deeming that something must be wrong or bad. There is such a stigma of single moms that either that mom had their child when she was a teenager, out of wedlock, a divorce, etc.… all of which can hold a devalued definition. The conversation needs to begin with the fact that being a single mom is okay. Being a single mom and wanting to date is okay. Being a single mom and wanting to stay single is okay as well. When we want everyone to conform to this universal stigma of what is socially right and wrong, it will lead to a loss of the individual. Being a single mom is part of my identity, and dating may not be in my near future, and that is okay.
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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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