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Mick Jagger Breaks Down New Album, ‘Foreign Tongues,’ AI in Music & Rolling Stones Legacy | Billboard Cover
Billboard cover star Mick Jagger opens up about the Rolling Stones’ latest creative streak, the making of the band’s new music, and how technology continues to shape the recording process. He reflects on songwriting, working with producer Andrew Watt, revisiting songs left off earlier sessions, and why the Stones feel closer than ever to releasing…
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Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba and Baidu
Apple has received Chinese regulatory approval to launch its Apple Intelligence AI features in the country, after striking a deal to integrate Alibaba’s Qwen AI model into iOS, iPadOS, macOS and visionOS. China’s Cyberspace Administration signed off on the services, clearing a hurdle that had delayed Apple Intelligence in the Chinese market since its 2024…
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EU demands Google give AI rivals more access to Android
The European Union has ordered Google to open up its Android operating system and search data to rival AI assistants and search engines, citing concerns that Google has been using its dominance to disadvantage competitors. The EU found that third-party AI assistants currently have far more limited access to “key functionalities” within Android than Google’s…
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Hits don’t lie! Shakira’s 20 best songs, from World Cup anthems to megastar duets – ranked!
The Guardian has published a ranked list of Shakira’s 20 best songs, timed to coincide with her scheduled performance at Sunday’s World Cup final. The countdown spans her career from 1990s Latin pop breakthroughs through global crossover hits, World Cup anthems and recent chart-topping duets, highlighting her versatility across genres including reggaeton, EDM, baile funk…
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Google ordered to open Android and Search to rivals in Europe
The European Union has ordered Google to open up key parts of Android and Google Search to rival companies, in a move that could significantly weaken its grip on two of the most important platforms in tech. The decisions, issued under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), require Google to give competing AI assistants and…
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3 Classic Rock Songs That Changed Forever After One Live Performance
American Songwriter has published a feature highlighting three classic rock songs that were transformed by a single, definitive live performance, arguing that these renditions have overshadowed their studio originals. The piece celebrates how live settings free bands from studio constraints, allowing extended jams, dramatic staging, or crowd participation to elevate a track beyond its recorded…
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Raindance Film Festival, Israeli AI Platform IMGN Launch New Film Fund and Development Hub for Indie Filmmakers (EXCLUSIVE)
The Raindance Film Festival has partnered with Israeli AI creative development platform IMGN to launch a new film fund and development hub aimed at supporting independent writers and filmmakers. Announced at the 34th Raindance Film Festival in London, the initiative is designed to give emerging talent practical, low-cost production-planning support without compromising creative ownership, and…
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Ultrahuman’s former hardware VP raises $5.5M for devices that control AI agents, not just record you
Aina is going to pilot a new device in the coming weeks.
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COMPUTER COPS: Inside the big business of selling AI to the police
The Verge has investigated the growing market for artificial intelligence tools sold to American police departments, reporting from the sidelines of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Technology Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. Vendors are pitching AI as a way to automate routine but legally significant tasks, such as writing police reports and…