Ladies, ladies, ladies. We are so silly! This week, my friend and I found ourselves wishing and waiting for words of affirmation from the boys in our life, but upon reading the "Jesus Calling" devotional this morning came to such a reality! Why on earth would we search for words of affirmation from someone other than the Lord? It finally clicked for me this morning why we are truly called the Brides of Christ. God is the boyfriend who has and will never let us down, who never ceases to remind us of our worth and rarity, and will never stop making us feel special.
In a relationship with God, we as women drown in words of affirmation! Psalm 139:14 says, "You are beautiful for you are fearfully and wonderfully made." This is the compliment that simply cannot come from anyone but God. This is the satisfaction that will not be gained from a text or snapchat. Jesus is so consistently making us his priority and fearlessly showing us off. He screams from the rooftops, "she is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire can compare with her," (Proverbs 3:15). One HUGE mistake we make is seeking acceptance from anyone other than and sometimes everyone, but God. Doing this can lead to feeling inferior.
This is not okay. In any worldly relationship we do not hesitate to give all our attention and affection to our partner, so why is it that we do not give God the attention he so constantly deserves? God is forever so faithful and devoted to us. God "put a ring on it" a long time ago. As we get older, the topic of discussion amongst girlfriends is our love life. And if our love life consists of an actual boy and not pints on pints of a love affair with Ben & Jerry's Half Baked and diamonds (after all they are a girl's best friend), we find ourselves beaming and smiling from ear to ear as we talk about them. Instead, I want to be beaming and cheesing and jumping up and down giddy for my relationship with the Lord. By all means, when he calls you cute or compliments your smile, please take it! But our attitudes and daily life should not be dependent on whether he said "Good morning beautiful" or whether he even thought of you for that matter. God is always thinking of us and that thought alone should be enough.
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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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