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Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
Australia's recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists' livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday. The crackdown comes as a…
Physical games are on the way out - but I think the music industry has the blueprint for a better future
Back in June, Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 — perhaps the most anticipated game of all time — would only be available as a digital download, with physical boxes containing redemption codes rather than discs. Days…
Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia's recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists' livelihoods, a representative said on…
Music Industry Moves: Meghan Trainor Signs With UTA; Guitar Center Foundation Names Valeisha Butterfield CEO & Executive Director
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor has signed with United Talent Agency for global representation across live touring, filmed entertainment, digital media, theatre, brand partnerships, and more. The signing follows Trainor's on-screen…
Taylor Swift Admits She Felt 'Washed Up' and Like She Was 'Aging Out of the Music Industry' at 22
Taylor Swift is opening up about a moment in her career when she thought she was “washed up.” Back in 2021, the Grammy winner, 36, released Red (Taylor's Version), a rerecorded version of her hit 2012 album, Red, this time including…
Australia's top music charts ban AI songs
Music made by artificial intelligence will be banned from Australia's top charts under new guidelines aimed at protecting 'the human nature of artistry', an industry body said Tuesday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Under new rules in force from…
Natalie Imbruglia 'lucky' to avoid 'exploitative' side of music industry
Natalie Imbruglia feels fortunate she had such 'respectful' people around early in her music career. The Torn hitmaker, who first broke out as an actress in Australian soap opera Neighbours, has reflected on the time she left the UK after some visa…
Australia's top music charts ban AI songs
Music made by artificial intelligence will be banned from Australia's top charts under new guidelines aimed at protecting “the human nature of artistry”, an industry body said Tuesday. Under new rules in force from Friday, music must…
Stability AI Raises $76 Million in Funding Round Backed by Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music and Electronic Arts (EXCLUSIVE)
Stability AI, the AI startup backed by the likes of James Cameron and Sean Parker, has raised $76 million in a Series B funding round from a roster of investors including some of the entertainment industry's top record labels and gaming companies.
Grassroots music fund launched in Oxford
Applications are now open for musicians, promoters and venues in Oxford to apply for part of a new grassroots music funding pot. Oxford City Council has agreed to invest £40,000 over the next two years to help live music events. It comes…
Music Marketing, Literary Editing, and Nonprofit Media Jobs Hiring Now
The most compelling roles on the board right now share a common thread: they all require deep fluency in a specific world. Generic marketing chops or broad editorial experience won't cut it. Today's employers want people who already speak their…
Get into the groove: Barbados's best music and nightlife spots
At a glance: Locals recommend the places where Bajan music is at its best What: How to get an authentic musical experience in Barbados Where: The best beach bars, festivals and rum shops on the island Don't miss: Live reggae that makes that first…
ARIA: AI-made songs banned from Australian music charts
Songs created mostly or entirely by artificial intelligence, known as AI, will no longer be allowed in Australia's official music charts. Generative AI is technology that can study information and use what it learns to create words, pictures…
Australia Bans AI-Generated Tracks From Official Music Charts to 'Promote the Human Nature of Artistry'
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), the trade group representing the country's music industry, has banned wholly AI-generated songs from its weekly charts that showcase the most popular tracks in Australia. The changes, which take…
Harry Styles took break from music due to pressure: 'I was a bit in my head'
Former One Direction singer Harry Styles said he took a break from music as he was “a little bit in my head” and struggling with the pressure and expectations of “what people want from me”. The 32-year-old released his…
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