According to axios.com, artificial intelligence songwriting platform Suno has argued that the world’s largest record labels are using copyright lawsuits to allegedly attempt to quell competition from music written by generative AI. But Universal Music Group, Sony Music and Warner Music have alleged that Suno allegedly exploits alleged copyrighted sounds and songs allegedly without permission to train its AI models to generate new songs.

AI Songwriting Platform Suno Admits Training Models From Open Internet Data Featuring Copyrighted Material

When most tech companies are challenged with a lawsuit, the expected defense is to deny wrongdoing. To give a reasonable explanation of why the business' actions were not breaking any laws. Music AI startups Udio and Suno have gone for a different approach: admit to doing exactly what you were sued for.

AI startup argues scraping every song on the internet is 'fair use'

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Chicago, IL

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The Alley owner Mark Thomas has spent almost 50 years running Chicago's most famous head shop and clothing store. Now he's ready to call it quits.Why it matters: Thomas has been at the helm of The Alley and several other alternative punk rock boutiques that celebrated and amplified Chicago's independent spirit.Context: The Alley ruled the corner of Belmont and Clark for decades, selling leather jackets, combat boots and other counterculture paraphernalia. In 2016, Thomas was pushed out of Lakeview. The famed corner is now anchored by a massive Target.The Alley relocated to Fletcher Street in Avondale, where it found a...

Scoop: The Alley puts itself up for sale

San Antonio, TX

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Here's what's going on around the Alamo City this weekend. Take the kids to Storytime Flow, pairing movement with a read-aloud story time, 10-11am at the McNay Art Museum. Stick around after for a toddler-focused museum tour. Admission is free for children 12 and under and $15 for non-member adults.

San Antonio weekend events: First Friday, Ice Cube concert

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

New Orleans, LA

August is historically New Orleans' hottest month, and while that might make you feel like never leaving the house, it also brings the hottest restaurant deals you'll get all year long. Why it matters: The doldrums of summer bring tough times for the hospitality industry, so now's the time to...

How to score New Orleans' best restaurant deals

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Snoop Dogg Launches First Cannabis Coffeeshop in Amsterdam

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Buying these AI stocks as a part of a diversified portfolio could turn out to be a profitable move in the long run.

2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Could Make You a Millionaire

Louisiana State

The summer's COVID-19 wave is continuing, with the latest wastewater surveillance data detecting "high" virus activity levels across the majority of the U.S. and "very high" levels in 19 states, per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Why it matters: The virus is especially prevalent across the western U.S....

Mapped: COVID summer continues to heat up

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Heights founder unwinds by stroking his cat ‘for hours’, rents out his £2 million home for photoshoots and flies economy to not spoil his two year old daughter.

Millennial entrepreneur behind a £35 million supplements startup Heights wishes he could tell his 20-year-old self to ‘sack off NFTs’

Yesterday, Meta released its quarterly earnings report for Q2 2024, showing strong results, with $39.07 billion in revenue and $13.46 billion in net income. However, Meta Reality Labs continued to incur losses, with losses amounting to approximately $4.48 billion in the last quarter alone. This marks a significant increase from...

Zuckerberg's costly vision: Meta Reality Labs burns through $46 billion

Salt Lake City, UT

A new Salt Lake City doughnut shop is offering creative desserts with a mission. State of play: Earnings from The Other Side Donuts (760 S. Redwood Road) go toward a long-anticipated tiny home village adjacent to the store that's designed for people experiencing homelessness, general manager Nicholas Smith told Axios.

Why The Other Side Donuts in Salt Lake stands out

The NFT startup Mintify raised $3.4 million from ARCA, Cumberland, Psalion and other participants. Mintify is building infrastructure for an NFT order book for gaming, art and real-world asset markets. The NFT startup Mintify raised $3.4 million in additional funding. ARCA, Cumberland, Psalion, Master Ventures, Zeneca, GM Capital, Spencer VC...

NFT startup Mintify raises $3.4 million in additional funding

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Supreet Kaur said that companies' expectations around the experience needed to land an AI job changed in the last two years.

She interviewed for 15 AI roles before landing a Microsoft offer. It made her realize how the job market has changed.

A U.S. appeals court temporarily blocked the Federal Communications Commission's reclassification of broadband on Thursday. Why it matters: The landmark net neutrality rules would have treated internet companies like utilities, subjecting them to greater regulation. It would have allowed the FCC to establish protections like prohibiting internet service providers from...

FCC's net neutrality rules temporarily blocked by appeals court

Microsoft's investment in ChatGPT has looked like a great idea so far. Despite a rich valuation, Microsoft represents a compelling opportunity for long-term investors. Microsoft's next chapter will revolve around AI. The technology sector has been one of the best-performing industries so far in 2024 thanks in large part to...

A Once-in-a-Generation Investment Opportunity: 1 Spectacular Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Now and Hold Forever

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AI music startup Suno hits back at record labels

Music software startup Suno accused the world's largest record labels of using copyright lawsuits to fend off competition from music written by generative AI, according to...

AI music startup Suno hits back at record labels

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