This summer, I was driving out to present a workshop on AI at CSPD (Computer Science Professional Development) Week. Me, Myself, and I, by De La Soul came on the radio.
While in the session, we were discussing the capabilities of generative AI in our lives. To this, I wanted to know if an AI tool can create a parody, or remix of a song. Specifically, I asked ChatGPT to create a remix of the song Me, Myself, and I. The original is by De La Soul in the style of Weird Al Yankovich. The new title is Me, Myself, and AI.
Here is what ChatGPT spit out.
If “Weird Al” Yankovic were to create a parody of “Me, Myself, and I” by De La Soul with an AI theme, it might go something like this:
Title: Me, Myself, and AI
Chorus: Me, myself, and AI
That’s all I got in this machine world
Me, myself, and AI
It’s all about the algorithm, baby
Verse 1: Mirror, mirror on the screen,
Who’s the smartest ‘bot you’ve ever seen?
I used to rely on my own two eyes,
Now I’ve got a virtual assistant that’s wise.
ChatGPT, Siri, and all the rest,
They help me through my day, they pass the test.
No need for humans, I’m living the dream,
In a world run by code, or so it seems.
Chorus: Me, myself, and AI
That’s all I got in this machine world
Me, myself, and AI
It’s all about the algorithm, baby
Verse 2: I asked my AI what to eat today,
It planned my meals in a precise way.
No more guessing or cooking with fear,
My robot chef makes it crystal clear.
From morning wake-up to my bedtime read,
AI’s got me covered, meets every need.
But sometimes I wonder, as I look around,
Have we lost something that can’t be found?
Chorus: Me, myself, and AI
That’s all I got in this machine world
Me, myself, and AI
It’s all about the algorithm, baby
Bridge: AI’s got the beats, AI’s got the rhyme,
Helping me with music, saving me time.
But there’s something about that human touch,
That makes me think, “Do I rely too much?”
Verse 3: I try to break free, get back to my roots,
But AI’s got me covered in digital boots.
From shopping online to my favorite show,
The algorithms tell me where to go.
But hey, it’s cool, I can make it work,
With a little bit of humor and a smirk.
I’ll find a balance, a way to be free,
With me, myself, and AI as company.
Chorus: Me, myself, and AI
That’s all I got in this machine world
Me, myself, and AI
It’s all about the algorithm, baby
Outro: So here’s to the future, a world so bright,
With me and my AI, we’ll be alright.
Keep it weird, keep it fun, keep it light,
With me, myself, and AI, every night.
The parody would maintain the playful and humorous style characteristic of Weird Al. It would explore the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence in a modern, tech-savvy world.
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