Sony Music, the music publisher behind chart-topping musicians like Beyoncé, Harry Styles and Doja Cat, is making it clear that tech companies aren’t allowed to train AI models using its music — days after two leading companies announced new AI.Beyoncé accepts the Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Billboard via…
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Google is now doing the Googling for its expansive U.S. audience — and news publishers are facing potentially multi-billion-dollar consequences caused by the change. Google announced on Tuesday that it is applying AI to high-impact elements of search, from AI summaries to pages of AI recommendations in clustered groups. AI summaries, which appear at the…
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Embarking on the journey of affiliate marketing can be both exciting and overwhelming, so we’ve gathered insights from seasoned professionals to guide you. With advice from digital marketing consultants to CEOs, our panel of 25 experts offers practical steps to earn your first dollar in affiliate marketing. From sharing your passion and knowledge to researching…
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ChatGPT sounds more human than ever. A Monday event from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI revealed the next stage of AI: Emotionally expressive technology that adapts to users’ needs. The big announcement at the event was a new AI model called GPT-4o, which the company says can figure out how you’re feeling from a selfie, tutor kids through…
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An online game that immerses players in worlds they and other players create just hit a record number of users — and an all-time high of hours played. Roblox announced its financial results for January through March of this year on Thursday and reported that it increased its daily active user count to 77.7 million,…
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AI is transforming a 94-year-old Depression-era wedding dress into an interactive exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Monday’s Met Gala kicked off the museum’s annual Costume Institute exhibition, which focuses on “sleeping beauties” or clothes that are now extremely fragile and can no longer be worn. The exhibition features over 200 garments and accessories…
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The battle for the Stanley Cup is well underway as the New York Rangers are set to take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 2 of the Eastern Conference playoffs on Sunday night. But for diehard Blueshirts fans, planning a trip to North Carolina to watch the games may be difficult — Ticketmaster is prohibiting…
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Only six major U.S. cities have median home prices that a household making the local median income could afford. An April report from Clever Real Estate compared the income needed to afford a home in major U.S. cities to the actual income earned by the typical household. The report considered a home affordable to a…
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In a world where Gen Z’s preference for socially responsible brands is reshaping the marketplace, we’ve gathered insights from a diverse group of agency leaders, including CEOs and marketing directors. They share their unique strategies, from planting trees with each new customer onboarding to enhancing public speaking on social responsibility, in these 17 innovative responses…
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Elon Musk founded Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, Neuralink and other companies and consistently ranks among the top three richest people in the world. But his recent conversation with another powerful CEO shows the price Musk had to pay to achieve wealth — and the management and mindset strategies he employs now to build successful companies. Musk…
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Is a human speaking behind the camera or an AI clone? A startling innovation from a unicorn startup backed by Nvidia makes it almost impossible to tell the difference. AI startup Synthesia, which achieved unicorn, billion-dollar-valuation status last year, released new technology on Thursday called Expressive Avatars; the world’s first AI digital clones capable of…
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Hedge fund investors who sought seats on Disney’s board have been defeated. Disney secured enough votes from shareholders at its annual meeting on Wednesday to win a high-profile board fight against 81-year-old billionaire Nelson Peltz, founder and CEO of Trian Fund Management, and Jay Rasulo, the former chief financial officer of Disney. Disney’s 12 recommended…
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The S&P 500 (SPY) is up nearly 50% from the bear market lows. That is a sign the easy money has been made. The next likely catalyst for stocks will probably be the first Fed rate cut…but maybe that is really the final push before a long overdue sell off? Tune in to discover what…
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Ozempic, the appetite-suppressing injection also known as semaglutide, currently costs $935.77 in the U.S. without insurance. But a new research report from Yale University, King’s College Hospital in London, and Doctors Without Borders published in JAMA Network Open Wednesday suggests that the price of the prescription drug could be lowered to a fraction of what…
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In his annual letter to company investors, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink urged politicians and corporate leaders to come together to address the retirement crisis. Fink, 71, highlighted the economic anxiousness of Millennials and Gen Z when it comes to retirement and stated that they are right to believe that his generation, the Baby Boomers, “have…
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The bull market continues to rage on with the S&P 500 (SPY) making new highs. That is the past…the question is what does the future hold? That is why 44 year investment veteran Steve Reitmeister provides this updated 2024 Stock Market Outlook to help you carve a path to outperformance the rest of the year.…
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Nike warned investors on Thursday that its sales revenue could fall as it cuts back on classic shoes and focuses on innovating new products. The company expects revenue to dip by a low-single-digit percentage in the first half of its fiscal year, beginning in June, according to Reuters. Nike CFO Matthew Friend told investors in…
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The S&P 500 (SPY) has been on a tear since November 1st when the Fed started to make their dovish tilt opening the door to future rate cuts. Unfortunately they keep not happening and start date keeps getting pushed further and further out. That has many wondering if stocks are getting ahead of themselves setting…
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Some of America’s biggest companies, including Tesla, T-Mobile, and Netflix, were front and center in a new report that reveals how much companies paid in federal income taxes — compared to how much they made in profit, and what they paid their top executives. The Institute for Policy Studies and Americans for Tax Fairness released…
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We all appreciate that we are currently in a bull market with the S&P 500 (SPY) making new highs once again this week. However, it is prudent to ponder what could create a bear market as to be on the lookout. That is why Steve Reitmeister shares insights on the 2 main causes of bear…
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Electric vehicle company Rivian announced new electric vehicles on Thursday with prices that indicate that the startup is turning in a new direction — towards more affordable offerings. Rivian’s existing R1 vehicles start at $70,000 and can be as expensive as $100,000, but the three new midsized electric vehicles that the company announced on Thursday…
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Oscar Mayer, the 140-year-old business known for its hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats, is launching vegan options for the first time. The company hopes its vegan hot dogs and sausages will taste similar to the real thing, from taste to color to bite, according to a press release. The vegan options grew out…
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Diving into the dynamic world of digital marketing, we sought insights from content marketing managers and other marketing experts on the evolution of video content. From the significance of search engine indexing of video transcripts to the emerging trend of interactive video content deepening audience connections, explore the diverse perspectives of 16 professionals on the…
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It’s easy to ignore bad news when the S&P 500 (SPY) is making new highs and our net worth is on the rise. Unfortunately it is often at these heights that the first signs of trouble appear…but are hard to see at first. That is why you need to read the latest insights from veteran…
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Rental prices are high across the United States, but the reason may not just be demand or inflation. According to lawsuits filed across the country, including one filed most recently in Arizona, a pricing algorithm may be to blame. On Wednesday, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit against RealPage, a $9 billion software…
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Samsung’s latest product isn’t a phone or a smartwatch, it’s even smaller. The company is diving into the quick-growing $125 million smart ring market. Samsung put the Galaxy Ring on display for the first time on Monday in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress (MWC) and showcased what it can do — and how it differs…
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We all have Nvidia (NVDA) to thank for the S&P 500 (SPY) finally breaking above 5,000. Truly one of the most impressive earnings announcements in years. Yet the valuation for NVDA, and the rest of the mega cap tech space is getting lofty calling into question whether a bubble is forming. Learn what investing expert…
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Singer-songwriter superstar Taylor Swift remains a global sensation as she continues her record-breaking Eras Tour — and major cultural institutions want to do her justice. That’s why London’s Victoria and Albert Museum is calling all UK-based “Swifties” to apply for a new advisory role that would provide “insights into the culture and artisanry around handmade…
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This article originally appeared on Business Insider. Quality of life is one of the biggest determining factors when deciding where to lay down roots. US News & World Report created a list of the country’s most livable cities by weighing factors such as affordability, healthcare quality, and the overall happiness of residents. Here are the…
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The industrial sector is well-positioned for robust growth and expansion, propelled by consumer demand for industrial products and services, infrastructure development, government backing, and technological advances. Thus, quality industrial stocks Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (SIEGY), AptarGroup (ATR), and Amada Co. (AMDLY) could be ideal buys for potential gains. Read more…. The industrial sector, which includes manufacturing, construction,…
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