From DrakeGPT to Infinite Grimes, AI-generated music strikes a chord

April 26, 2023

Last week, a song using AI deepfakes of Drake and the Weeknd’s voices went viral, but neither major artist was involved in its creation. Meanwhile, Grimes has taken to Twitter to offer 50% royalties on any AI-generated song that uses her voice, then declared that she is interested in “killing copyright,” which would probably undermine […]

From DrakeGPT to Infinite Grimes, AI-generated music strikes a chord by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

Greycroft closes on over $1 billion across new funds

April 26, 2023

Greycroft, the self-styled “seed-to-growth” venture capital firm, today announced the closing of over $1 billion in capital commitments across new funds. The firm’s two flagship vehicles, Greycroft Partners VII and Greycroft Growth IV, closed on more than $980 million, according to co-founder and managing partner Dana Settle — cash that’ll be put toward investing in […]

Greycroft closes on over $1 billion across new funds by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

‘Black Mirror’ Season 6 set to premiere in June

April 26, 2023

“Black Mirror” is officially returning this June, Netflix announced today, bringing viewers a sixth season that will potentially make them feel like we’re all inching closer to a grim, tech-infused dystopian reality. Alongside the announcement, Netflix released the first teaser for season 6, featuring a space station in orbit, a haunting smiley face emoji that […]

‘Black Mirror’ Season 6 set to premiere in June by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch