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Suno Hits $300M: AI Music Generator Scales to 2 Million Paid Subscribers
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Suno Hits $300M: AI Music Generator Scales to 2 Million Paid Subscribers
CEO Mikey Shulman confirms a 50% revenue surge in just three months, marking a massive milestone for AI music despite ongoing industry legal battles.
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"Human Authorship First": The Academy’s New AI Rules for the 98th Oscars
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"Human Authorship First": The Academy’s New AI Rules for the 98th Oscars
As the 98th Academy Awards take place today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences clarifies that generative AI won't help or hurt a film's chance for a statue.
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Hollywood’s AI Revolution: Lionsgate and Disney Lead the High-Tech Charge into 2026
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Hollywood’s AI Revolution: Lionsgate and Disney Lead the High-Tech Charge into 2026
With Lionsgate training AI on 'John Wick' and Disney investing $1 billion in OpenAI, California’s new laws aim to protect actors from becoming 'digital puppets.'
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No, 'The Simpsons' Did Not Predict Donald Trump’s Death Today
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No, 'The Simpsons' Did Not Predict Donald Trump’s Death Today
Fact-checkers debunk a viral social media hoax claiming a "lost episode" of the Fox series forecasted the former president's passing on March 14, 2026.
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AI Actress Tilly Norwood Claims “AI’s Not the Enemy” in Debut Music Video
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AI Actress Tilly Norwood Claims “AI’s Not the Enemy” in Debut Music Video
Digital creator Tilly Norwood releases "Take the Lead," a song defending artificial intelligence in entertainment, produced by Particle6 and Xicoia Studio with 18 human pros.
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Bigger Isn’t Better: Why Niche Creators are Dominating the 2026 Influencer Market
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Bigger Isn’t Better: Why Niche Creators are Dominating the 2026 Influencer Market
New data from Collabstr and CreatorIQ shows a massive shift toward long-term partnerships and AI-powered social commerce as brands hunt for measurable ROI.
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‘The Plastic Guru’: How Damon Albarn Used AI to Resurrect Lou Reed for New Gorillaz Album
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‘The Plastic Guru’: How Damon Albarn Used AI to Resurrect Lou Reed for New Gorillaz Album
After Lou Reed’s estate blocked the use of unreleased vocals for ‘The Mountain,’ Gorillaz co-founder Damon Albarn turned to synthetic technology to complete the collaboration.
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Vigloo Debuts "Bloodbound: Luna," the First Entirely AI-Generated YA Microdrama
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Vigloo Debuts "Bloodbound: Luna," the First Entirely AI-Generated YA Microdrama
The 22-episode supernatural series was produced in just eight weeks by a small team using a fully generative AI workflow to target U.S. audiences.
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Tencent Cloud’s New AI Tools Are a Game Changer for Developers at GDC 2026
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Tencent Cloud’s New AI Tools Are a Game Changer for Developers at GDC 2026
The tech giant introduces the HY 3D AI engine and enhanced GVoice translation at the Game Developers Conference to revolutionize how games are built and played.
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Gen Z Says ‘No Thanks’ to AI Hits: Over 34% Would Ditch a Song if it’s Bot-Made
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Gen Z Says ‘No Thanks’ to AI Hits: Over 34% Would Ditch a Song if it’s Bot-Made
While Gen Z uses AI tools more than anyone, a new report shows they draw the line at their playlists as the UK government warns of ‘clear and present’ risks to artists.
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"Licensing-First": The Global Fight for AI Music Copyright Heats Up
As the UK sets a March 18 deadline for reform, tech giants Google and Suno face high-stakes legal battles over artist rights and "fair remuneration."
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$350 Billion Level Unlocked: The Global Gaming Market is Making a Massive Comeback
A new report from Boston Consulting Group predicts the industry will surge by 2030, fueled by cloud gaming, mobile spending, and AI-driven development.
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“AI Is a Power Tool”: E! Founder Larry Namer Defends Tech in Hollywood
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“AI Is a Power Tool”: E! Founder Larry Namer Defends Tech in Hollywood
While studios navigate strict new AI regulations from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, Larry Namer argues the technology will amplify human creativity rather than replace it.
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Fake "Ramayana" Leaks? The Truth Behind Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s Viral Photos
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Fake "Ramayana" Leaks? The Truth Behind Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s Viral Photos
Viral social media images claiming to show Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi on the set of Nitesh Tiwari’s "Ramayana" are confirmed to be AI-generated face-swaps.
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Hollywood vs. AI: SAG-AFTRA and WGA Enter High-Stakes 2026 Contract Wars
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Hollywood vs. AI: SAG-AFTRA and WGA Enter High-Stakes 2026 Contract Wars
The Screen Actors Guild has extended talks with studios into the week of March 9, while writers approve a strict AI-focused bargaining agenda for March 16.
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Robots in the Studio? Spotify’s Growing AI Battle Explained
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Robots in the Studio? Spotify’s Growing AI Battle Explained
CEO Daniel Ek addresses the surge of machine-made tracks as Universal Music Group and stars like Billie Eilish fight to protect human royalties.
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"The Human Touch": TikTok and Meta Face New AI Video Standards This March
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"The Human Touch": TikTok and Meta Face New AI Video Standards This March
Major social platforms are integrating AI tools like Hedra while doubling down on authentic creators to navigate the 2026 short-form video boom.
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Netflix Bets Big on Ben Affleck’s AI Firm as the Content Boom Explodes
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Netflix Bets Big on Ben Affleck’s AI Firm as the Content Boom Explodes
The streamer acquires filmmaking startup InterPositive, while audio giant Pocket FM joins forces with OpenAI to scale global storytelling.
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Musicians vs. Machines: AFM Rallies for AI Safeguards as Industry Fears Grow
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Musicians vs. Machines: AFM Rallies for AI Safeguards as Industry Fears Grow
The American Federation of Musicians takes on the AMPTP to secure streaming residuals and labor protections against AI-generated content.
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SZA Slams AI Music as "Offensive" and "Stereotypical Struggle Music"
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SZA Slams AI Music as "Offensive" and "Stereotypical Struggle Music"
In a new interview with i-D Magazine, the Grammy winner warns that AI-generated tracks are a "war" on creativity that harms emerging artists like Olivia Dean.
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