If you want insight into how worried venture capitalists and Silicon Valley generally are about legal challenges to AI training on copyrighted material, look no further than the AI music site Suno. On Wednesday, Suno announced it has raised a…
Warner Music Group has settled a copyright infringement case with the AI music startup Udio. The two companies have also entered into a licensing agreement to develop a new AI music creation service scheduled to launch in 2026. According to…
Spotify has acquired WhoSampled, a community-run database that tracks sampled music. The company announced the acquisition on Wednesday. The streaming service also shared the news in a blog post about its new song credits features. The terms of the deal…
While many investors focus on the next AI infrastructure company in San Francisco, some of the most durable AI businesses are being created by founders with deep experience in traditional industries. These founders are often overlooked and are not receiving…
The governments of the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have sanctioned a Russian “bulletproof” web hosting company and several of its related firms. The companies are accused of being used to launch ransomware attacks against U.S. victims and critical…
We have moved past the era of simple catch-up phrases. Amazon’s Prime Video is introducing AI-generated “Video Recaps” to help viewers get up to speed between seasons of their favorite shows. The company announced the new feature on Wednesday. According…
Decentralized social network Bluesky, a competitor to X and Threads, announced on Wednesday that it is making further changes to its moderation process. The company said it is introducing new updates around how it tracks violations of its Community Guidelines…
Kiki Club, a peer-to-peer subletting startup founded in Auckland, launched in New York City in 2023. Its mission was to help renters sublet their apartments while traveling for extended periods. The company aimed to simplify the subletting process and promised…
Google Maps is introducing new features to help users save time and feel more prepared. This includes a new tool powered by Gemini called “know before you go.” The app is also launching an improved Explore tab and a new…
One of the most common uses for new AI models is powering natural language search to find files and information more quickly. Many companies now offer services that connect different platforms to search through data. A startup called Poly is…
