I really should not have to say much about the Alabama vs. Texas A&M game. What a beat down. I would be so incredibly embarrassed to be an Aggie fan, student, or alumni. 59-0? Texas A&M couldĀ not even score one point. Even the FCS teams that we have played have gotten at least a field goal. This game just made me ROFL for the whole duration, especially, since I have two cousins who attend, or have attended, Texas A&M. By the second quarter, I split my time watching the game and texting both of them, running my mouth. ThisĀ game was probably one of the best times Iāve had inside the hallowed walls of Bryant-Denny Stadium.
On a real note, we needed a win like this. After our heartbreaking loss to Ole Miss, and a poor performance against Arkansas -- the worst team and state in the SEC West -- we needed to get our swagger back. For most of the season, and the last two games of last year, we have not seen the classic Alabama Crimson Tide domination that I have enjoyed since my freshman year, when the Tide rolled over LSU for the national championship in their own back yard of the New Orleans Superdome.
You could make the argument that our Florida game was a resurgence of classic Nick Saban era, Bama Tide football, but we played really sloppy with all of our turnovers. Florida should not have had those 21 points. Their offense is really poor. They only put up 10 points on a young, talentless Tennessee defense.
I could not be more proud of our players. Yeldon had a break out game, which is something we havenāt seen in a while. Both he and Derrick Henry ice skated through the Aggie defense, and sliced and diced them up for big gains and touchdowns. Sims played great. He had so many great throws, and some really great runs. Cooper was Cooper, and embarrassed anyone who attempted to cover him. I appreciate the Aggieās defensive backs for their meager attempts. It was cute.
Besides the exceptional play from our players, the thing I was the most happy about was the attitude that the team had. It was nice to see them get their swagger back. After big hits and great plays, it was awesome to see the bench meet the guys on the field for air hips, chest bumps, and other cool celebrations. Also, kudos to the Bryant-Denny DJ for playing more rap music. It was really swag.
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Overall, it was a great game and atmosphere. If you didnāt go to the game, then I feel really bad for you. My sophomore year, I remember complaining to my parents that Alabama football wasnāt exciting to watch because we just demolished our opponents week in and week out,Ā with theĀ exceptions of Texas A&M beating us at home, and a last second touchdown screen pass thrown to Yeldon to squeak by LSU in Death Valley. This year, with all of our close games, I sincerely regret making that statement. Thank you Kirby Smart, Lane Kiffin, and St. Nick Saban for bringing our identity back. I will never doubt you, or the Bama Tide, ever again.
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as āartisticā or āeducational.ā 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 isnāt just laziness ā itās 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 ā 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.
- Theyāre 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 ā but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts havenāt yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But whoās liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ā High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ā ļø Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ā High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts havenāt yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves arenāt eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input ā leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this āeducationā often lacks context. Itās like learning to paint by watching a printer ā technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words canāt.
- 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 isnāt just about music. Itās about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content ā 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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