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The world’s largest record label has struck a deal in France to demonetize “functional music” like AI sludge and noise tracks and give more money to artists. Powered by WPeMatico

New York joined a wave of states that require pay transparency in job ads. New data suggests most US postings now include a salary range, but they are sometimes laughably vague. Powered by WPeMatico

To encourage conversation, Twitter-like platform Pebble—formerly T2—now suggests AI-generated updates for users to edit or post. It’s also opening sign-ups to anyone with an account on X. Powered by WPeMatico

We spoke with Thomas Kole, a digital artist who re-created the capital of the Aztec Empire in such detail that it looks like a living metropolis. Powered by WPeMatico

Russell Brand has built a massive following on YouTube and Rumble with conspiracy-laden videos. He says the mainstream is out to get him—but is it all just a grift? Powered by WPeMatico

Surveys suggest teachers use generative AI more than students, to create lesson plans or more interesting word problems. Educators say it can save valuable time but must be used carefully. Powered by WPeMatico

“Biographer of Genius” Walter Isaacson thinks he cracked the code to Elon Musk—the entrepreneur’s brutal childhood fueled his frenzied achievements in space, AI, brain chips, and electric cars. Powered by WPeMatico

A prolonged autoworker strike would be especially painful for smaller players inside the complex auto supply chain. It could also impact thousands more workers and push up car prices. Powered by WPeMatico

Gen Alpha is quickly developing tools that identify AI-generated text—and tools to evade detection. Powered by WPeMatico

Apple claims its new Apple Watch is carbon neutral and has done impressive work to decarbonize its supply chain, but making new stuff always leaves a mark on the climate. Powered by WPeMatico