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YouTube Collaborates With Universal Music Group for AI Music Program
artificial intelligence // August 21, 2023

YouTube has unveiled its artificial intelligence (AI) music principles and introduced the YouTube Music AI Incubator, a program designed to collaborate with artists, songwriters and producers. The initiative aims to enhance creative expression while safeguarding the interests of artists on the platform, Universal Music Group said in a...

Auction House Phillips to Launch eCommerce Platform for Fine Art
eCommerce // August 07, 2023

Phillips, an auction house known for handling the work of up-and-coming artists, is reportedly entering the world of eCommerce. The house will begin selling fine art directly to collectors through its new online platform, Dropshop, on Aug. 20, Bloomberg reported Monday (Aug. 7). The launch is part of...

The Digital Platform That Wants To Be A-Star-Is-Born Maker
Innovation // August 09, 2019

There are still countless books to be written about whether the digital age — the technology, the processes, the seemingly endless retail and service choices, the tracking of personal data, the ability of nearly everyone to start a business or land a gig — is more...

Patreon: The Billion-Dollar Platform For Content Creators
Payment Methods // January 24, 2019

In the Middle Ages, if one found that they were the creative type, drawn to designing works of art, one would have quickly also found that they needed a patron – a king, queen, lord, cleric or pope with a passion for the creation of...

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The Digital Platform That Wants To Be A-Star-Is-Born Maker

August 09, 2019
There are still countless books to be written about whether the digital age — the technology, the processes, the seemingly endless retail and service choices, the tracking of personal data, the ability of nearly everyone to start a business or land a gig — is more about tyranny or democracy. That’s beyond our ken here at […]

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US Justice Department Intensifies Scrutiny of AI Content Deals

May 31, 2024
The U.S. Justice Department has intensified its scrutiny of content deals involving artificial intelligence (AI) companies such as OpenAI. Jonathan Kanter, the agency’s top antitrust official, has emphasized that entering into deals where one party exercises monopsony power may not be acceptable under the law. According to Bloomberg, Kanter made these remarks during an interview […]

YouTube Collaborates With Universal Music Group for AI Music Program

August 21, 2023
YouTube has unveiled its artificial intelligence (AI) music principles and introduced the YouTube Music AI Incubator, a program designed to collaborate with artists, songwriters and producers. The initiative aims to enhance...

Auction House Phillips to Launch eCommerce Platform for Fine Art

August 07, 2023
Phillips, an auction house known for handling the work of up-and-coming artists, is reportedly entering the world of eCommerce. The house will begin selling fine art directly to collectors through...