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AI-generated song mocking Trump's latest arrest tops iTunes chart
Economic Times
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2y ago
Medial
A parody rap song that features an AI-generated Donald Trump mocking the former US President's latest arrest in an alleged racketeering case to overturn the outcome of Georgia's vote count in the 2020 presidential election, has landed a No. 2 spot on the iTunes chart.
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Palmer Luckey and other defense tech leaders see Trump's victory as a win for the industry
Business Insider
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9m ago
Medial
Defense tech startups like Anduril are expecting growth during Trump's second term. Under Trump's first administration, Anduril secured government contracts and its latest AI-powered drone, the Bolt-M, has generated further interest in the industry. The defense tech industry is optimistic about Trump's victory due to SpaceX founder Elon Musk's proximity to the President-elect and potential defense acquisition reforms. Defense tech leaders also anticipate the potential elimination of "cost plus" contracts, which could benefit the industry. Despite his personal support for Trump, Anduril's founder Palmer Luckey believes the defense industry remains nonpartisan and focused on national security.
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TikTok is letting users create tracks with AI — and some are hilariously awful
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
TikTok is testing a new feature called "AI Song" that allows users to create their own backing tracks for videos. Users can generate lyrics and adjust the genres of their AI-generated songs. However, the results have been mixed, with many featuring out-of-tune vocals and bizarre lyrics. This is not the first time TikTok has faced controversy over AI-generated music, as previous tracks have been taken down due to copyright claims. Other tech companies are also grappling with how to handle AI-generated content.
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AI-generated songs are getting longer, not necessarily better
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Stability AI's audio generation model, Stable Audio 2.0, now allows users to upload their own audio samples for AI-generated song creation. The first version of Stable Audio had limitations in duration and accessibility, but the new version offers a full three-minute sound clip. Stability AI has made Stable Audio publicly available for free, in contrast to OpenAI's limited-access Voice Engine. However, AI-generated songs still lack the depth and soul of human-made music, and there are concerns about copyright infringement that Stability AI addresses through partnerships and content recognition technology.
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Rapper Bad Bunny lashes out over viral AI copycat hits
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny expressed frustration over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to modify his vocals in viral songs. Chilean artist Mauricio Bustos, known as FlowGPT, used AI to create tracks with modified Bad Bunny vocals, sparking parodies on TikTok. Bad Bunny criticized the AI-generated song and its popularity, while Bustos responded stating that he is a fan and hopes to create a fictional virtual character using AI. Due to legal loopholes, the use of generative AI in this manner is difficult to regulate.
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Google releases GenAI tools for music creation
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
Google has released MusicFX, an AI-powered tool that can generate new songs and lyrics. The tool, available in Google's AI Test Kitchen, allows users to enter text prompts to describe the desired song and generates tracks of up to 70 seconds in length. The upgraded version includes suggestions for alternative descriptor words and a word cloud of recommendations for relevant descriptions. Google has also released TextFX, a lyrics generation tool, meant to aid in the lyrics-writing process. However, questions remain about the legal and ethical implications of using AI-generated music in the industry.
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AI-generated books force Amazon to cap ebook publications to 3 per day
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
Amazon has introduced a new policy limiting Kindle authors to self-publishing a maximum of three books per day. The move is aimed at curbing abuses of the platform's publication system, following an influx of AI-generated books. While there had been no prior limit on the number of books authors could list daily, Amazon's latest restrictions come in response to AI-authored books, some attempting to deceive readers by using established author names. The company has also recently required authors to disclose if their content is AI-generated.
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Google will now let everyone use its AI-powered video editor Vids
The Verge
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5d ago
Medial
Google is expanding access to its AI-powered video editor, Vids, to all users. Previously limited to Google Workspace or AI plan subscribers, the basic version now includes templates, stock media, and select AI capabilities without the latest features like AI-generated avatars and an image-to-video tool. Vids facilitates quick video presentations, offering AI tools for storyboarding and video editing. The update aims to help companies efficiently produce product demos and training videos.
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Samsung’s new ad leaves netizens puzzled: ‘Introducing Galaxy S25 Ultra or Gemini AI?’ | Mint
Livemint
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7m ago
Medial
Samsung's latest Galaxy S25 series ad has generated mixed reactions. The 5-minute video emphasizes Google’s AI features over Samsung’s innovations, showcasing functionalities like enhanced search and AI-driven features. Critics argue that this focus dilutes Samsung's identity, mentioning minimal hardware upgrades. Consumer reactions are divided; some appreciate AI advancements, while others are disappointed by the lack of hardware improvements. Despite this, Samsung is focusing on privacy-oriented AI with on-device processing similar to Apple's strategy.
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US-based voice AI startup ElevenLabs gains unicorn status after latest fundraising
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
ElevenLabs, an AI startup focused on voice generation, has reached a valuation of $1.1 billion after raising $80 million in its latest funding round. The London-based company offers AI models and tools for creating AI-generated voices, with applications in various industries such as gaming and media. The firm plans to expand its workforce from 40 to 100 employees by the end of the year. Its products include AI Speech Classifier and movie dubbing tools, and it is also developing a marketplace for licensing AI voices.
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‘Haters will say this is AI’: Musk shares video of himself and Trump dancing
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Tech mogul Elon Musk shared an AI-generated video on social media featuring himself and former President Donald Trump dancing to the Bee Gees' "Staying Alive." Musk playfully captioned the video with "Haters will say this is AI." The post gained popularity, showcasing Musk's ability to blend technology and humor. Meanwhile, Musk's AI company, xAI, released its latest models, Grok-2 and Grok-2 Mini, with improved language processing and reasoning abilities. The models are available to xAI Premium users, offering advanced features and faster responses.
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