Spotify cracks down on AI-generated music streaming fraud

However, as generativeAItools become increasingly mainstream, it is taking on a new dimension for the music industry. Stockholm-headquarteredSpotifyhas obliged at least to some degree. 40% off TNW Conference! We are pleased to share that curated delivery to Spotify of new releases by Boomy artists has been re-enabled. Obviously, this impacts the number of listens, directly generating revenue for the owner of the track. Meanwhile, it also affects data driven features such as charts and playlists....

May 9, 2023 · 1 min · 177 words · Alyssa Gillespie

Swiss startup edges closer to first-ever space trash collection

SwissstartupClearSpaceand French rocket giantArianespacetoday announced that a launch contract has been signed for the assignment. The mission, named ClearSpace-1, aims to capture and deorbit a chunk of garbage weighing over 100 kg. The launch is scheduled for no earlier than thesecond half of 2026. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. This secures ClearSpaces access to space for our trailblazing space debris removal mission, Piguet said in a statement. The deal between two European players also marks another milestone for the continents space ambitions....

May 9, 2023 · 2 min · 245 words · Max Myers

We Often Say "Next Year's QBs Are Better", But There Really Appears To Be A Special Group On Deck For The 2024 NFL Draft

Yeah I know the NFL Draft just ended. As Yoda tells Luke Skywalker inThe Last Jedi, “Still looking to the horizon. That’s especially so in this day and age of the INTERNET and the SOCIETY that we live in. Sorry I am, Master Yoda. Williams and Maye are being labeled as such already. PS: Miami’s Tyler Van Dyke isn’t featured here. Keeping his draft hype on pause for the minute....

May 9, 2023 · 3 min · 635 words · Brenda Pittman

A (Non-Greenie) Self-Hating Celtics Blog

Getting it outta the way, Im Trig. I got this log-in to post about the childrens book we put out a couple years ago. I passionately root for the Boston Celtics and Georgia Bulldogs. Thats probably all it’s crucial that you know about me. Secondly, I genuinely like Greenie. I read all his Celtics blogs. But I had to try and voice the other side of the Green Team fandom....

May 8, 2023 · 5 min · 931 words · Raven Smith

If The NHL Knows What's Good For Them, They'll Give The 1st Overall Pick In The Draft To The Philadelphia Flyers Tonight

The most important thing to remember about the National Hockey League is that it’s a business. What’s the most important thing to a business? Making a lot of it. And how can you make a lot of money? There’s this little thing called advertising. The only issue is if the numbers go down, so does the money. And everywhere you look right now, numbers are down in the NHL. Local broadcast ratings are down....

May 8, 2023 · 2 min · 356 words · William Moore

Max Scherzer Is Pitching Injured And The Mets Are Proving There Is No Quick Way To Win In Baseball

Im in a good spot… Im not going backward [with the injury], Im moving forward. Thats the good part. That sounds bad for any pitcher. It’s even worse when the guy is almost 39 years old. This Mets season has been an unmitigated disaster. They are currently in the easiest stretch of the entire season. I thought they’d go 9-4 against the likes of the Tigers, Rockies, Reds and Nationals....

May 8, 2023 · 3 min · 471 words · Carol Jordan MD

Revitalising European democracy: AI-supported civic tech on the rise

In case of war, electronic democracy tools have to be even stronger. Not without controversy 40% off TNW Conference! In a worst-case scenario, it could be used for disinformation or just plain good old online toxic behaviour. The majority of those operating internationally are startups with between 10 and 60 employees, but expanding quickly. Just before local elections in 2010, theopen-sourcesoftware was used to set up the Better Reykjavik portal....

May 8, 2023 · 1 min · 155 words · Derrick Fernandez

Spanish island builds ‘giant water battery’ to boost energy security

Gran Canaria is perhaps best known for its sandy beaches, eternal sunshine, and volcanic past. But as more renewables come online, the island faces another problem: storage. This project wont build battery packs, however, but convert two existing dams into one giant water battery. And the cycle continues. The Canary Islands has ramped up its decarbonisation efforts significantly in the last five years. The links are expected to decrease the cost of electricity for taxpayers and improve energy security in the archipelago....

May 8, 2023 · 1 min · 108 words · Kristen Mccoy

The Way The Celtics Lost Game 4 Was Yet Another Example Of How Thin The Margin For Error Is In The Playoffs

Just a horrific night’s sleep for your truly. That’s the good news. At the end of the day, winning playoff games is about execution. When the Celts needed to execute and put Game 4 away, they came up short. Not just once, but multiple times. The playoffs are hard and filled with good teams. We just saw it happen in Game 3. That was close in the end, and the Celts executed on both ends to secure the win....

May 8, 2023 · 6 min · 1273 words · Daniel Rhodes

Dumping Them Out: Impulsive Reality TV Rankings

Technically there are words as well, but the words are more of a formality. I don’t do Power Rankings. People overthink Power Rankings. Speed Rankings are fired from the hip. The less thought put into them the better. That’s what makes them fast. The Hills/Laguna BeachBest reality TV series of all time. I’ve watched The Hills all the way through at least 5 times. I’ll go to my grave saying that Heidi & Spencer is the greatest love story of all time....

May 7, 2023 · 3 min · 595 words · Kenneth Baird

The National Museum Of Funeral History Is A Must See Attraction

I guess Ill just masturbate again? Its a museum for funerals. Its got a 4.8 google rating, a strict no gun policy, and a tremendous gift shop. I was giddy at the thought. I bet they had realistic coffins you could even test out! At 10 I knocked on Kevins door to say I was leaving. Let me put some pants on, Ill come with you. We piled in the car and we were off to the most magical place on earth....

May 7, 2023 · 3 min · 474 words · Evelyn Perry

WATCH: Bodyslams In Boxing, Raccoon Boy Eating Trash, Shizzat Arrested... Chaos In The RNR Crowd

If you didn’t know, West Virginia will be approving 5 round main events starting on July 1st. Likely approaching Bloodsport levels. Catch up on previous episodes below and check out the RNR21 matchup thread too.

May 7, 2023 · 1 min · 35 words · Charles Martin

Every Single Damn Thing You Need To Know For Today's Kentucky Derby

Alright, today’s the day. Oaks was a wild race yesterday while also being a disaster. Good juju for today. But we’ve moved onto Derby Day. The day that everyone in America tuned in to watch the ponies. Let’s have a damn day. I’ll make a run at update bets as the day goes on. The Track Those gorgeous twinspires. There are a million prettier views but nothing as iconic as that....

May 6, 2023 · 6 min · 1119 words · Joshua Clements