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Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform

The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate.

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Why January Ventures is funding underrepresented AI founders

While everyone’s chasing the next AI infrastructure play in San Francisco, some of the most defensible AI companies are being built by founders with deep expertise in legacy industries — and they’re not getting funded. January Ventures aims to fill … Continue reading

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Subletting startup Kiki paid over $152K to settle charges after violating NYC short-term rental laws

Kiki Club, a subletting startup that matches listers and renters, violated NYC laws and had to pay the city over $152,000 to settle charges.

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Bluesky announces moderation changes focused on better tracking, improved transparency

Bluesky is making moderation changes, including the addition of new reporting categories, strikes, and more clarity when communicating with users about violations.

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Amazon’s Prime Video is getting AI-generated Video Recaps for some TV shows

According to Amazon, the feature “utilizes generative AI to create theatrical-quality season recaps with synchronized narration, dialogue, and music.”

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Google Maps adds Gemini-powered tips section, EV charger availability predictions, and more

Now, when users search for places in Map like restaurants, hotels, or concert venues, they’ll see a new “know before you go” tips section that will surface important information about the place.

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Adobe to buy Semrush for $1.9 billion

Adobe said it would offer $12 per share for Semrush, almost double the latter’s closing price of $6.89 on Tuesday, before news of the deal.

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With upcoming ban, Meta begins to notify Australian teens that their accounts will be shut down

When the ban goes into effect on December 10, Meta will revoke account access for users under the age of 16 in Australia.

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Target joins OpenAI’s growing list of retail apps

OpenAI is pushing deeper into retail, with Target set to debut a new ChatGPT-powered app for shoppers. The app is launching in beta next week.

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The Epstein files have claimed their first OpenAI victim: board member Larry Summers

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from OpenAI’s board days after Congress released documents showing he was close friends with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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