Scrolling through Netflix recently, I came across a movie called "Hot Girls Wanted". I was instantly drawn to it knowing that it was directed by Rashida Jones from Parks and Recreation. It is a documentary focused on the corruption of young girls in the porn industry. I didn't know what to expect starting this movie, but I can say it honestly changed my life in more ways than I can describe.
The movie opens with an eighteen year old girl named Tressa who is leaving for California to get a start in the porn industry. She saw an ad on Craigslist titled "Hot Girls Wanted". Tressa has always wanted to be an actress and figured this would be an easy way into the business. The entire movie centers around the realities of the porn industry. Actresses in this business get abused, stuck, and under compensated. Young girls fall into porn because they think it'll be a easy way to get famous, but they soon realize how corrupt it all is and have no way to get out.
For a long time, I respected girls' wishes to join the industry and thought they should be able to do whatever they please. I still think that if someone is happy being a porn star, they should have the freedom to do so. It is not and will never be my thing, but they have the right. However, after seeing this movie, I realized how the girls are treated. There are sections of porn that are entirely about racism and abuse and these girls are often abused without permission during shoots. The movie shows how the men that are "agents" for the girls are very creepy and disgusting. He is shown slapping their butts without permission and they just have to act like it's okay because that's their boss. As a feminist, I was appalled by how much porn perpetuates a male dominant society.
This doesn't even delve into how deeply corrupted the porn industry is. My view point has changed completely and I will never support it if it continues to be like this. I was disgusted by the way women are treated. I wish for girls who are trapped in this corrupt ordeal that this documentary starts a chain reaction that will help them in the long run. Hot Girls Wanted is one of the most influential films I have seen in a long time. I think everyone needs to see it to truly understand what these girls are experiencing. This movie portrays their stories in such an honest and beautiful way that I will never forget.
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
