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When you think of Kevin Malone from The Office, you might jump first to some of his more oafish moments: dropping the chili, wearing tissue boxes as shoes, stuffing his face with M&Ms. But Brian Baumgartner, the actor who played Kevin, thinks another moment might just be the key to understanding the character.

Baumgartner was the guest on a very Kevin-centric episode of The Office Ladies podcast, hosted by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, who played Pam and Angela on the show, respectively. In the episode, which was released this week, Fischer and Kinsey asked Baumgartner if he felt a certain line best embodied Kevin.

At first, Baumgartner laughed because his mind went to silly quotes that he stressed were not his "final answer." He joked that Kevin messing up on the alphabet or reminding himself not to eat cats were what came to mind.

"Those two made me laugh more than any other," Baumgartner said on the podcast.

But then he got to the real answer. One that hinted at Kevin always proving to have a good heart.

"This is the cheesy answer," Baumgartner said. "The more serious answer would be: 'It's just nice to win one.'"

The hosts agreed.

"That does embody Kevin, I think," Fischer said. "I think that's the answer."

Now, for those who aren't complete Office obsessives, you might not remember that line. Luckily for you, I wrote Mashable's ultra-comprehensive, book-length ranking of every single episode of The Office.

SEE ALSO: All 185 episodes of 'The Office,' ranked

The quote comes from a Season 4 episode titled "Chair Model." One of the plot lines involved Kevin and Andy attempting to get the office's parking spots back after construction crews took them. The two accomplish the feat by groveling to the other businesses in the complex.

But Kevin gets emotional when talking to the cameras about the small victory. Life had been hard, and getting the little win meant so much.

It's a humanizing, sweet moment. While Kevin might be a silly character, part of his charm was his tenderness and loyalty to his friends. And that's precisely why it's a quote that sums up Kevin the best.

January 2025 feels like it's lasted about 27 years, but there's an entire year left, somehow. As usual, Apple is sure to make the rest of the year busy with a flurry of new product releases.

There will be new iPhones, of course, but we'll get to those later because they're just the tip of the iceberg. According to various rumors and reports, Apple is going to refresh most of the devices in its portfolio, with new Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and other devices supposedly launching in 2025.

Without wasting any more time, here's everything we expect to see emerge from Cupertino before 2026 rolls around.

SEE ALSO: How to switch Apple Intelligence on/off on your iPhone Macs: M4 MacBook Air, Mac Studio, MacBook Pro

Let's start with Mac computers, considering those are what made Apple into the company we know today.

Reporters like Bloomberg's Mark Gurman have said that they expect Apple to release a new M4 MacBook Air in the early portion of the year, likely in the spring. These could be some of the first new Apple products of 2025, in other words. A recent macOS update kinda sorta accidentally tipped off the existence of new 13-inch and 15-inch models, which are expected to be mostly incremental upgrades over previous models. They'll have new chips inside of them and perhaps some smaller hardware changes like an improved port selection, but nothing is certain on that front yet.

Gurman has also said that Apple could introduce a new M4 Ultra-powered Mac Studio in the first half of 2025. It would theoretically be the first device with the new M4 Ultra chip, and could possibly be, at least for a time, the most powerful Mac on the market. We could also see a new M4 Mac Pro this year, seeing as both Mac Studio and Mac Pro are currently stuck with older M2 chips. Apple might announce one or both of these devices at WWDC in the summertime, but that's not set in stone.

Lastly, it's expected that Apple will ship new MacBook Pro laptops with new M5 chips sometime this year, likely closer to the end of 2025 than the start of it. Another Gurman report indicated that Apple is planning big design changes for the MacBook Pro line starting in 2026, so don't expect much to be different about this year's new model aside from the chip powering it.

iPads: iPad Pro, iPad Air, entry-level iPad

Apple's tablet business is still zooming along, so naturally, there will be some new iPads this year.

Gurman reported back in October that Apple is planning to release a new entry-level iPad (which would technically be the iPad 11) sometime this spring. It'll use the same basic design as the last model, which was released in 2022. While it will almost certainly feature an updated chipset with improved performance, it's not certain what exactly will be powering this new iPad just yet.

That same report also indicated that Apple is working on an iPad Pro with an M5 chip in it that could possibly release in the second half of 2025. However, Gurman suggested this device could wait until 2026 to launch, so this one's a "maybe" for now.

For those who prefer to keep things light, reports also suggest we'll see a new iPad Air in 2025. Prominent leaker Evan Blass (via 9to5Mac) recently teased new 11-inch and 13-inch models powered by M3 chips. These devices could theoretically launch in the earlier portion of the year, but as always, that's not certain yet.

Apple Watches: Apple Watch Ultra 3, Series 11, SE

Last year, Apple strangely didn't announce a third Apple Watch Ultra model, instead refreshing the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a new color option in September. According to various reports, we'll most likely see the Ultra 3 in 2025. The new model could feature a new low-power OLED display and advanced blood pressure monitoring, which is the kind of thing that can actually save lives. It's also expected to have satellite connectivity like recent iPhone models.

For what it's worth, some of those same features, like the new display and blood pressure monitoring, are expected to come to the Apple Watch Series 11, as well. There aren't a ton of substantive reports about that device yet, though it would be fairly shocking if we didn't see it in the second half of the year, like we usually do.

In yet another Mark Gurman report, he said Apple will launch a redesigned Apple Watch SE for more budget-minded customers in 2025, as well. Apple hasn't updated the physical look of the Apple Watch SE since the first model, which was based on the Series 6. Considering that we're talking about a possible Series 11 coming later this year, that means it's probably time for a refresh with thinner bezels.

iPhones: iPhone SE

Apple has become pretty predictable with new iPhone releases. They get announced every September, and that's almost certainly going to be true again in 2025.

That said, expect the lineup to be shaken up a bit this year. Aside from the usual iPhone 17/Pro/Pro Max variants we've come to expect from Apple, rumor has it that Apple is working on a thinner iPhone 17 Air model that could actually be the most expensive iPhone 17 variant. At around 5 to 6mm of thickness, it would be the thinnest iPhone ever, with a possible 6.6-inch display. Interestingly, this focus on thinness will come with compromises, such as a potentially shorter battery life and only one rear camera lens, per reports.

It's been a few years since Apple updated the budget-friendly iPhone SE, but that should change in 2025. Apple is expected to release a new iPhone SE this year that is based on the form factor of the iPhone 14. Touch ID will finally be phased out of the SE lineup and replaced by Face ID, and it'll apparently also be capable of using Apple Intelligence features. Interestingly, it sounds like Apple is sticking with the notch rather than giving the SE the Dynamic Island treatment, per display analyst Ross Young. According to reports, expect the new iPhone SE to launch this spring.

Other devices we might see

It's not often that Apple introduces a truly new device, rather than just an iteration on an older one. 2025 could technically buck that trend with the launch of a new HomePod that, unlike older models, comes with a smart display. It'll apparently have a 6 or 7-inch display with Apple Intelligence support, making it a pretty substantial upgrade over older HomePods.

Apple first released AirTags in 2021, and has yet to refresh the tracking device. That might change this year. According to Mark Gurman, Apple is set to launch a revamped AirTag device in 2025. It'll supposedly have better range, more precise tracking, and a new battery.

Another Bloomberg report (listen, Gurman's a busy guy) said Apple will launch the third generation of AirPods Pro this year. They'll allegedly feature basic upgrades like improved sound quality and active noise cancellation capabilities, as well as heart rate monitoring for the first time.

And finally, at the end of this meandering journey through Apple's 2025 lineup, we have a couple of potential new smart home devices. Reports indicate Apple will refresh the Apple TV and HomePod Mini products in 2025. They'll both feature new chips for improved performance, naturally. The new Apple TV is said to use a new Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip with support for WiFi 6E, while the new HomePod Mini will allegedly have new colors and better sound quality.

Federal agencies have offered exits to millions of employees and tested the prowess of engineers — just like when Elon Musk bought Twitter. The similarities have been uncanny.

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The wonderful world of kitchen appliances has truly made life easier within the last 10 years. Gone are the days of a blender barely cutting through ice and the requirement to turn on the entire oven just to crisp up some frozen fries.

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Not only will these streamline your kitchen setup, buying one of these deals unlocks the ability to add on the Shark VACMOP Cordless Hard Floor Vacuum Mop for just $39.99, instead of paying the normal price of $69.99. That means you can save up to 50% on a kitchen appliance and also score floor care for 50% off. It's a win-win situation for your entire home. Here are some of our favorite Ninja deals at Macy's.

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At 50% off, the Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System is well worth the $99.99 sale price. Of course, you'll be able to blend up pureed soups, sauces, and drinkable smoothies within minutes. But the Ninja also comes with the ability to make smoothie bowls, if you prefer something thicker than a drinkable smoothie. With the included blades, you can also slice, shred, and grate ingredients with the quick press of a button and minimal cleanup.

Plus, almost all parts of the Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System are dishwasher safe.

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Bad weather put a damper on your outdoor grilling plans? No problem with the Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill & Air Fryer. The versatile countertop appliance can give you that perfect sear and it's large enough to feed the whole family. Cook up burgers, hot dog, chicken, and grilled veggies on the indoor grill. Or use the dehydrate function to make your own dried fruits and use the air crisp setting to make perfect fries every time.

The Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill & Air Fryer usually costs $279.95, but the Macy's sale brings the price down to a much more affordable $169.99.

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With a 6.5-quart capacity, the Ninja Pro XL MaxCrisp Air Fryer deserves as spot on your countertop. With an impressive maximum temperature of 450 degrees Fahrenheit, the air fryer will have your food cooked and crisped in no time. Not only does it come with a powerful air fry function, you can also take advantage of the roast, bake, reheat, and dehydrate functions. When you're done, pop the air fryer's basket and included tray into the dishwasher for easy cleanup.

Ninja mentions the capacity can handle five pounds of fries or nine pounds of chicken wings. That'll be perfect when friends arrive to watch the upcoming game.

More Ninja appliance deals at Macy's

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SAVE $180: As of Jan. 30, get the LG UltraGear 27-inch Gaming Monitor for $199.99, down from $379.99, at Amazon. That's a discount of 47%.

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If you're still chugging along with an old monitor while trying to enjoy some of the hottest games out right now, it might be time for an upgrade. Consider adding a new monitor to your gaming setup. Here's the good news: you don't have to break the bank to do so. You don't need the biggest and baddest display out there to get the most out of your gaming time. You just need a monitor that works for you – and this LG gem is a great option that's on sale right now.

As of Jan. 30, get the LG UltraGear 27-inch Gaming Monitor for $199.99 at Amazon, which is $180 off its normal price of $379.99. That's a discount of 47%.

SEE ALSO: The best gaming laptops in 2025 for every budget

This 27-inch QHD monitor boasts a 2560 x 1440 resolution with a 1ms response time and 165Hz refresh rate. It's compatible with Nvidia G-Sync as well as AMD FreeSync and features a 98% DCI-P3 color gamut with HDR10 support. In other words, it's going to make your favorite titles absolutely pop. You'll get minimal motion blur and input lag, plus blistering colors and great contrast.

The borderless display has a frameless design and adjustable stand that you can adjust the height, pivot, and tilt on. That way you can adjust it to your liking with the perfect viewing angle that works for you. And with its array of ports, you're covered no matter what you want to use your monitor with.

For $200, this is a great monitor that you won't want to pass up. Snatch it up while it's still on sale.

SAVE $399.01: As of Jan. 30, get a refurbished Apple Watch Ultra for $399.99 at Woot. That's a discount of 53%.

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You've got plenty of options if you're in the market for a new smartwatch. But here's the thing: you don't actually need a "new" smartwatch if you want something that works for you. You can do just fine with an older model if you want to save a little cash, and that's especially true of the Apple Watch Ultra. You can get a great price on a refurbished model right now if you head on over to Woot.

As of Jan. 30, you can get a refurbished Apple Watch Ultra for $399.99 at Woot, which is $399.01 off its brand-new retail price of $799. That's a discount of 53%. You can choose from a variety of watch bands, each with a Titanium case, from Midnight Ocean to Yellow Ocean and several Alpine Loop options. Plus, these models are graded A, which means they've been guaranteed to have "minimal cosmetic damage" when you receive them. Batteries have also been tested to charge up to a minimum of 85%.

SEE ALSO: The best smartwatch for every wrist

The Apple Watch Ultra is certainly no slouch, and it's well worth buying, even though the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is available (for hundreds more). It's perfect for athletes and power users, and its 36-hour battery life ensures it keeps on going as long as you can. Plus, with 100m of water resistance and a slew of fitness tracking features, it can be more than your constant companion — it can act as your digital personal trainer with workout tracking and more.

Plus, you get all the other features you're probably looking for in a fitness-focused watch: heart rate tracking, distance, route, and pace information for runs, a built-in GPS and compass, a super-bright display, and much more. It's all well worth it for the price, so if you want to join the party, it's a great time to jump right in.

The challenge to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s acquisition of Juniper Networks came as many in corporate America had expected a lighter touch under a new administration.

A new investment from the Japanese conglomerate would be separate from the $100 billion tied to a project announced at the White House last week.

Mindy Kaling, who has created such celebrated comedy series as The Mindy Project, Never Have I Ever, and The Sex Lives of College Girls, has teamed with Netflix for her latest show, a basketball-centered comedy called Running Point.

Glass Onion's Kate Hudson stars as ambitious L.A. business woman Isla Gordon, whose life and career is thrown into spin when a scandal forces her brother to resign from their family's business, running the celebrated professional basketball franchise, the Los Angeles Waves. Taking his place, Isla will be an underdog, facing off against her brothers, the board, and an army of sports fans who doubt her ability to take on this position. Over the course of 10 episodes, can she prove them all wrong and win big?

Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Jay Ellis, Max Greenfield, and Justin Theroux also star, while Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen produce alongside Kaling.

Running Point debuts on Netflix on Feb. 27.

If you're going to wake up with amnesia, probably the last place you'd want to do it is on the hostile surface of an alien planet.

Unfortunately this is the exact scenario Riya (3 Body Problem's Eiza González) finds herself in in Ash, Flying Lotus' sci-fi/horror that turns the standard space horror setup on its head by starting with a lone survivor and working backwards. Throw Aaron Paul into the mix as a not-100-percent-trustworthy rescuer and this is one we'll definitely be adding to the watch list.

Ash is in theaters on March 21, 2025 and streaming on Shudder later in the year.

SAVE UP TO 70%: Nintendo Games are up to 70% off at Best Buy. Get multiplayer hits like Unravel Two for just $5.99, saving $14 for 70% off.

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Whether you just got a Nintendo Switch or have been playing on the console for years, your library of games might be in need of a refresh. We can only play Mario Kart so many times. If you're ready for a new game then Best Buy has unleashed a plethora of good deals.

Right now, you can find Nintendo Switch games for 70% off. Games are as low as $6, so you can find a new game without breaking the bank. No matter what you like to play, from cozy farm simulators to the raucous world of Grand Theft Auto, there's a gaming deal for all players to shop now.

Here are the best Nintendo deals to shop at Best Buy.

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In Unravel Two, you and a friend can travel the world as two Yarnys, connected by a string. This delightful two-player game shows you new worlds as you solve puzzles and weave through obstacles attached to your partner.

Normally $19.99, this game is down to just $5.99. That saves you $14 for 70% off.

More Nintendo deals

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Amazon's daily deals pages can get a bit overwhelming, but if you put in the work, you can usually find some gems. We've sorted through the chaos for you and handpicked a few impressive discounts we think are worth grabbing.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Jan. 30. If these deals aren't getting the job done, be sure to take a look back at our picks from Jan. 28 and Jan. 29. Many of those deals are still live, including half-price tax software from H&R Block and 50% off our favorite budget earbuds.

Our top pick: Apple iPad Pro Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, 256GB, WiFi) $899.00 at Amazon
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As the first Apple product to carry the M4 chip, the 2024 iPad Pro "blew us away with its power efficiency, striking display, and breakneck performance." It's just 0.21 inches thick and weighs less than a pound, making it the sleekest and lightest version to date. Not to mention, it's more powerful than most PCs and even many MacBooks on the market. Hence, why it's our top iPad pick for professionals. As of Jan. 30, the 11-inch base model with 256GB and WiFi is on sale for just $899 instead of $999. That's 10% in savings and just a dollar more than its best price ever.

Read our full review of the Apple iPad Pro.

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Keep an eye on who or what is at your front door, no matter where you are, with the Google Nest Doorbell. It packs built-in intelligence that'll send alerts directly to your phone if a person, package, animal, or vehicle is approaching.The Google Home app lets you check in from anywhere to see what you missed with three hours of free event video history. As of Jan. 30, the battery-powered model is down to just $139.99 at Amazon. That's 22% in savings.

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Our friends over at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) reviewed the Sony SRS-XG300 and found it to be as powerful as it is portable. "If you're looking for an easily portable outdoor speaker that delivers some serious thunder, the SRS-XG300 earns our Editors' Choice," their reviewer writes, giving it an excellent 4-stars rating. It offers 25 hours of battery life, with a 10-minute charge boost that delivers another 70 minutes. Plus, it packs colorful LED lights for a fun touch and offers in-app sound customization. It's usually pretty pricey at $349.99, but it's on sale at Amazon for just $144.95 as of Jan. 30. That's 59% in savings and its best price ever.

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There's still time to upgrade your TV before the biggest game of the NFL season. And it doesn't have to cost a fortune. As of Jan. 30, you can grab the Hisense 65-inch U8 QLED Google TV for $899.99 — 40% off its usual cost of $1,499.99. The Mini-LED Pro+ display paired with over 2000 local dimming zones and Quantum Dot Color technology make for a stunning image, whether you're watching football or your favorite film. It also packs an AI chipset that can enhance your image in real time, a 144Hz refresh rate, AD FreeSync Premium Pro, and Auto Low Latency Mode for seamless gaming, and the Google TV experience for easy app access and smart features. As our sister site PCMag writes in their review, "The Hisense U8N offers a robust set of features and the brightest picture we've seen for a lower price than many competing TVs."

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Last, but not least, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ with 256GB of storage and WiFi connectivity is on sale for just $579.99 instead of $699.99 at Amazon as of Jan. 30. That's 17% in savings. Basically a budget-friendly version of the flagship Galaxy Tab S9+, it boasts similar features like an IP68 dust- and water-resistant rating, a 12.4.-inch screen, 20 hours of battery life, and an included S Pen. Where it differs most is the display, CPU, and price (the S9+ with the same storage and connectivity is on sale for $799.99). Mashable reviewer RJ Andersen writes, "At a mid-range price, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is a great tablet for casual users who still want a high-quality, reliable device."

Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+.

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To no one's surprise, it's really hard to get your hands on Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards.

The tech company's next generation of highly-anticipated GPUs officially launched Thursday, Jan. 30, but Nvidia itself said to expect delays and backorders. "We expect significant demand for the GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 and believe stock-outs may happen," said a Nvidia staffer in its online forum via Engadget. "Nvidia and our partners are shipping more stock to retail every day to help get GPUs into the hands of gamers."

Retailers have already shared that they're running low or out of stock for the GeForce RTX 50 series. PowerGPU issues a fair warning on X to set expectations about when the GPUs will become available, saying, "The launch of the RTX 5090 will be the worst when it comes to availability. Already being told to expect it to be that way for the first 3 months."

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And they're already out of stock on retailer sites like Newegg, B&H, and BestBuy. Globally, UK retailer Overclockers already reported last week that they're were down to "single digits at present" for the RTX 5090 and a "few hundred" for the RTX 5080. Per VideoCardz, retailers in Korea are expecting delays in availability until mid-February.

Nvidia is a GPU giant, supplying critical chips for gaming and top AI models from OpenAI and others. Early reviews from Mashable's sibling sites PCMag and IGN say the GeForce RTX 5090 "exceptionally powerful but forbiddingly expensive" and "this is the kind of GPU you get if you want to bet on Nvidia’s vision of an AI gaming future," while noting the RTX 40 series is plenty good for most gamers, given the astronomical price ($2,000).

But even if you're willing to shell out big bucks for the cutting edge GPU, it looks like you'll have to wait.

SAVE $40: The Google Nest Doorbell (battery-powered) is on sale at Amazon for $139.99, down from the list price of $179.99. That's a 22% discount.

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We have tons of options these days when it comes to smart home upgrades, from thermostats that get to know your preferences to mesh routers to floodlights. When it comes to home security, one of the easiest smart home integrations is a video doorbell. If you've been in the market to keep a closer eye on your front door, check out today's deal at Amazon.

As of Jan. 30, the Google Nest Doorbell (battery-powered) is on sale for $139.99 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $179.99. That's a 22% discount that'll save you $40.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best Amazon Echo devices for a smarter home

The battery-powered version of the Google Nest Doorbell means you won't have to fiddle with wiring it into your home's existing doorbell system. And you're free to install it anywhere. The battery lasts about a month if your front door is a busy place, according to Google. If it's only recording two to five events per day, expect to get more like six months out of the battery life.

In addition to the convenience of not having wires, the Google Nest Doorbell comes in four colorway options, so you'll be able to find the one that best matches your home's exterior.

With the free Google Home app, you'll be able to keep an eye on your front porch through your smart device. Google integrated smarter detection into the video doorbell which can differentiate between a person, animal, and car, reducing the likelihood you'll get alerted about leaves blowing by.

The doorbell also has two-way audio, so you can listen and reply to visitors and delivery people. You can also choose automated replies from a list of options.

If you'll be away on vacation or soon, or you'd like to up your home's security, the Google Nest Doorbell is a great option, and the sale price of $139.99 makes it an even easier choice. With a remote eye on your front door, you'll never have to wonder if your package arrived safely.

Amid a churning AI market and increasing anxiety about the role of AI in the creation of works of art, the U.S. government has set a strong benchmark: If a human isn't involved, it's not worth legal protections.

Part of a far-reaching report on AI and copyright, the U.S. Copyright Office has interpreted that unedited outputs of generative AI tools don't qualify for federal copyright shelter. The decision comes as part of a years-long AI initiative that set out to answer several outstanding legal questions as the AI boom ramped up, including if the U.S. Constitution's Copyright Clause permits protection for AI-generated material.

"The outputs of generative AI can be protected by copyright only where a human author has determined sufficient expressive elements," writes the office in the report's second installment, issued Jan. 29. "This can include situations where a human-authored work is perceptible in an AI output, or a human makes creative arrangements or modifications of the output, but not the mere provision of prompts."

SEE ALSO: DeepSeek just taught the AI industry 5 hard lessons

Works that use generative AI in their creative process or that include AI-generated material are eligible, as they still retain "the centrality of human creativity" rather than having AI stand-in for human creators, Shira Perlmutter, register of copyrights and director of the U.S. Copyright Office, explained. "Extending protection to material whose expressive elements are determined by a machine, however, would undermine rather than further the constitutional goals of copyright."

That means that images or videos created by tools like Midjourney or OpenAI's DALL-E 3 can't be copyrighted by their individual generators, even if said person wrote a complex, entirely original prompt to generate the content. Prompts alone aren't up for copyright either, and neither are successive iterations on such content.

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The office's report lays out further guidelines for the "level" of human involvement in creating AI art using assistive technologies, including the use of computer generated images in the filmmaking process. A key factor in the office's decision was the unpredictability of a generative AI output, which can produce different results with the same, or similar prompts.

"Although entering prompts into a generative AI system can be seen as similar to providing instructions to an artist commissioned to create a work, there are key differences. In a human-to-human collaboration, the hiring party is able to oversee, direct, and understand the contributions of a commissioned human artist," the report explains. "The gaps between prompts and resulting outputs demonstrate that the user lacks control over the conversion of their ideas into fixed expression."

A third part of the report, set to release later this year, will elucidate on the role of copyright in training AI models and generative AI tools on original, protected materials.

Three years after starting a club meant to fight social media’s grip on young people, many original members are holding firm and gaining new converts.

From Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret to Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing to Tiger Eyes, novelist Judy Blume wrote books that met kids, tweens, and teens where they were. She discussed puberty, sex, and messy emotions with a frankness that has long scared conservatives, a topic touched on in the terrific documentary Judy Blume Forever. And now her groundbreaking young adult novel about teen love and sex — which has frequently been the subject of book bans — is getting an intriguing TV series adaptation from Netflix.

Creator/showrunner Mara Brock Akil transports the setting of Blume's novel from 1975 New Jersey to 2018 Los Angeles, where two Black teenagers experience first love. Lovie Simone stars as ambitious track star Keisha Clark, while Michael Cooper Jr. plays Justin Edwards, a crush-worthy boy with the muscles of a jock and the brain of a nerd. It's easy to see why they fall for each other. Harder to understand from this first teaser is what could keep them apart?

We'll find out when the series Forever hits Netflix in 2025.

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If music or podcasts are something you get pumped up about, you probably want to make sure you have a great pair of headphones to enjoy them both. Still looking for some? You've got plenty of options out there, including a pair of Beats Studio Pro wireless headphones. And if you appreciate modern, muted style, the Beats collaboration with Kim Kardashian is a good place to start, with earthy tones that make these headphones pop. Right now, they're on sale at Amazon for a great price, too.

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Shonda Rhimes, the queen of weaving political intrigue and Scandal through the White House, is back with a new Shondaland whodunnit murder mystery in the hallowed presidential halls.

One of the TV shows we're looking forward to this year, The Residence comes from former Scandal writer Paul William Davies — and there's a new Netflix teaser out today.

Orange Is the New Black's Uzo Aduba leads as Detective Cordelia Cupp, who's called to investigate a happening at a White House State Dinner. The cast for this one is stacked, with Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito, Al Franken, Andrew Friedman, Julian McMahon, Edwina Findley, Kylie Minogue (!) and more.

How to watch: The Residence premieres March 20 on Netflix.