- Parks and Recreation. Honestly if you haven’t watched this yet, I’m a little surprised. With a cast starring Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt, and Aziz Ansari, it was destined to be a hit. It’s a bit like The Office with witty and hilarious dialogue in a work place but with a stronger emphasis on all the character’s lives. The final season has not yet been uploaded to Netflix. Also, personally, I would skip over season one. It's not the best and not a lot of development happens.
Scandal. Let’s just get this out of the way first, Kerri Washington is amazing. She stars in this drama as Olivia Pope who works as a “fixer” in Washington DC. The character works to solve and hide the personal problems of the elite. It also includes a romantic plot that people either love or hate (I’m not a fan of it tbh). Check it out and decide where you stand. It currently has four seasons on Netflix.
- Always Sunny in Philadelphia. This show has a revolutionary concept concerning character development- the characters don’t develop. Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton who created and star in the show wanted to be able to create an endless set of possibilities as the characters can never learn from their mistakes and grow as characters from other TV series can. Also, just a heads-up, this show is not a family show. They cover a lot of controversial topics from abortion, the drinking age, racism, and Nazis, but in a humorous way. The tenth season just became available on Netflix.
- How to Get Away with Murder. A heart-wrenching drama fueled with crime, passion, and suspenseful cliffhangers that can get you hooked after just the first episode. Season one is currently the only season available on Netflix but the next season is available on ABC’s website and Hulu.
- New Girl. A hilarious comedy about a twenty-something year old named Jess who moves in with three guys. It has amazing characters and a very realistic view of what it’s like to live as an “emerging adult”. Season four just came out on Netflix and season five started January fifth, so there’s plenty of it available to watch.
- House of Cards. A political drama set with Kevin Spacey as a power-hungry politician in Washington D.C. who will do whatever it takes to further both his political and personal agendas. It’s fast paced and rather dark, but a great show for those interested in politics or drama. The show currently has three seasons on Netflix and I’m not going to lie, I’ve been on hiatus from the show since watching the first episode of season three; it’s super intense.
- The Office. I almost left this off the list because I can’t imagine a world in which someone has not watched The Office. It’s won 38 awards and been nominated a total of 150 times so I think I can call it award-winning. It’s an award-winning office comedy with an insanely talented and hilarious staff including Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, and Mindy Kaling. It has a total of nine seasons all available on Netflix.
- Fixer Upper. Ok, secret time- I’m a closet HGTV addict and this is one of my favorite shows on the channel. Joanna and Chip Gaines are a husband and wife real estate/construction/design team that work together to buy “fixer uppers” at a low cost and then renovate them to become their client’s dream home. What sets this show apart from so many of the other house renovation shows is the couple. Chip and Joanna are lively, passionate and hilarious. They truly make the show the hit it has become. The first season is on Netflix.
- Master of None. Aziz Anzari can really do it all. He writes, produces, directs and stars in his new show available on Netflix. He stars as a single, adult guy in New York trying to figure out modern relationships. It is hilarious and provides an introspective view on life as a single adult.
- Modern Romance. So this isn’t a show, but it’s a book written by Aziz Ansari that provides a look into the development of the connection with romance and technology in the modern age and provides a sociological outlook on modern day romance. It is insightful, hilarious and a really easy read. So if your New Year’s resolution was to read more books, this is the perfect book to begin with.
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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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