Coverage on the latest AI news, trends, and phenomena in audio, video, and music
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The artificial intelligence arms race just got more competitive. Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has caused quite a stir in both tech and financial circles this week, rolling out its R1 reasoning model and quickly climbing to the top of Apple’s App Store charts in the US. The app’s
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Brady Corbet, director of the 3x Golden Globe-winning movie The Brutalist, has confirmed that artificial intelligence played a role in post-production, specifically in refining actors' Hungarian accents and generating architectural mockups. Despite the use of AI tools, Corbet maintains that the integrity of the performances and artistic vision remain
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Google is seemingly experimenting with a new feature that turns your search history into a personalised audio experience. Dubbed Daily Listen, the tool creates a five-minute podcast summarising news and topics based on users’ Search and Discover feed activity, which seems like a new stab in the back of news
Spotlight
Wrapping up the key moments that defined the AI-music nexus in 2024.
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AI in the music industry is expected to generate €4 billion in revenue, largely from the unlicensed use of creators’ works.
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AI-generated art has long been the subject of heated debate. Critics call it soulless and derivative, while enthusiasts hail it as an unprecedented tool for creativity. But what happens when personal biases are stripped away? A recent experiment conducted by the blog Astral Star Codex reveals something: even AI art
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ByteDance is stepping into the hardware market with the launch of its first set of earbuds, the $170 Ola Friend buds. The TikTok owner’s latest offering will only be available in China initially. The earbuds are designed to connect with the company’s generative AI assistant, Doubao, which can
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Deepfakes, AI, and your vote… Tech giants and governments are racing to protect election integrity. But Is it enough? Or maybe it’s just a big distraction?
Opinion
In recent years, artificial intelligence has become a transformative force across numerous industries, including finance and entertainment. One area where AI is creating significant impact is music investments. By making the process more efficient, accessible, and data-driven, AI is opening new doors for both investors and musicians. The integration of
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AI image generators have been facing increasing scrutiny lately for their inability to produce convincing representations of Vice President Kamala Harris, first reported by Wired. Recently, a wave of bizarre and inaccurate depictions has drawn public attention, particularly after Elon Musk shared an image through his xAI venture's
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About six weeks ago, we covered the growing problem of AI-generated tracks masquerading as human-created music flooding Spotify. Now, one of the perpetrators has been arrested and charged with orchestrating a massive music streaming fraud scheme, allegedly generating over $10 million in royalties through the use of artificial intelligence and
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AI can read as many copyrighted materials for free as it needs to, but when people want to do the same, it's an issue.