This Week's hot spot has a variety of delicious selections.
Ever been to Montana Avenue? Paulina shares her favorite restaurant in that area.
Montana
Avenue in Santa Monica is one of the best streets in Los Angeles for strolling,
shopping and eating. Filled with cute
boutiques, hair and makeup salons, numerous yoga and Pilates studios, and some
of the most delicious restaurants in the city, Montana Avenue is a perfect
weekend hotspot. I would recommend Blue Plate as one
of the best overall breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurants in the city. The eatery is open from 8:00am to 9:00pm
everyday, and the best part is that breakfast is served all day! The restaurant does not take reservations but
is almost always accommodating to customers with little to no wait time. For breakfast, Blue Plate offers many
different egg dishes such as frittatas, breakfast wraps and quesadillas, and
create your own omelets. Additionally,
the eatery serves hot oatmeal, granola, and lox platters, as well as delectable
pancakes with blueberries, strawberries, bananas and more. My personal favorite dish is the Challah
French toast, which is pictured below.
On the main menu, unique choices such as mac and cheese pancakes,
described as “a delicious combination of two American classics” are
offered. Beef hot dogs, meat or fish
tacos, and brown rice bowls occupy the following portion of the menu. Next, hearty soups such as matzo ball,
chicken and rice, and Blue Plate’s famous turkey chili may catch ones’
eye. Salads range from chopped to
Chinese chicken to salmon, and wraps with tuna, falafel, or turkey are listed. Any sandwich can be made “skinny” with
lettuce instead of bread, such as a turkey pastrami or low fat B.L.T. sub. Melts such as grilled cheese and one of my
person favorites, a turkey avocado and cheese melt are grilled to perfection. You can order a variety of burgers and quesadillas
with different toppings, as well as an easy dish such as PB and J off the kid’s
menu. For beverages, the restaurant
offers healthy juices and all fruit as well as yogurt- based smoothies, and a
selection of beer and wine. Blue Plate’s
motto is “healthy comfort food”, and dishes are reasonably priced. The eatery is fairly small and very cute,
maintaining a warm and happy vibe.
Waiters are friendly and accommodating to menu substitutions and the
service is prompt, making Blue Plate a great destination to catch up with
friends over a delightful meal.
In addition to the Montana Avenue
Blue Plate location, the business has also expanded to Blue Plate Oysterette, a
seafood and raw bar as well as Blue Plate Taco, a Mexican joint, both located
on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica.
Whatever you are feeling, Blue Plate has an option for you!
Address
1415
Montana Ave
Santa
Monica, CA 90402
Phone (310) 260-8877
Website
http://blueplatesantamonica.com/bpsm/home/
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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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