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Virtual Talent: Google and Universal Music Group in Talks to Develop AI-Generated Song Platform

Google and Universal Music Group are reportedly negotiating to license artists’ melodies and vocals for AI-generated music, reflecting a growing trend that has stirred both excitement and controversy in the music industry. In response to the move, rock legend Sting says there is “going to be a battle” between “human capital” and AI, which he said “doesn’t impress me at all.”

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Grammy Awards: Beyoncé Leads Nominations with BLM-Inspired ‘Lemonade’

Beyoncé leads all artists with nine nominations at the 2017 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for her Black Lives Matter-inspired album “Lemonade,” while Rihanna, Drake, and Kanye West each earned eight nods and British pop queen Adele was tipped in top categories including Album of the Year for her commercial juggernaut 25.

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Obama Discusses Favorite Rappers: Jay Z ‘Still the King’

President Obama called in to SiriusXM’s “Sway in the Morning” radio show Friday morning to discuss his favorite current rappers, his picks for who will win the Super Bowl and the NBA Finals in 2017 and why he believes First Lady Michelle Obama will never run for public office herself.

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