Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Google GOOG recently announced the creation of a new AI system, MusicLM, which is capable of generating music in any genre using a mere text description. TechCrunch reports that , fearing the risks, the company has not announced a release date. As AI (artificial intelligence) gains a larger presence in the music industry, some artists remain wary of the technology while others are embracing the opportunities that it offers to power their songwriting creativity. One company helping bridge the gap is WaveAI and its advanced lyrical AI used by millions of artists and creators. WaveAI places artists at the center of its songwriting tools, collecting no royalties or ownership of their work. By enhancing human creativity rather than replacing it, cofounder and CEO of WaveAI, Dr. Maya Ackerman, a globally recognized expert in the field of generative AI, is setting a new standard for AI-powered songwriting. "I believe … [Read more...] about How Musicians Are Fashioning Creativity With AI
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Love To Love: The Business Of Valentines Day
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s that time of year again. The ebb and flow of retail reliably takes us from Christmas, through to clearance sales and to the next full price moment in the trading calendar, February 14. But what is ‘This Thing Called Love’ ? A simple four letter word that is firmly embedded in the zeitgeist. A quick search acknowledges that it is one of the most popular words in song titles. It ‘Lifts Us Up Where We Belong’, ‘It Is a Many Splendored Thing’, and according to Beyonce… we are crazy when in it. The Beatles used the word a staggering 613 times in their lyrics. Yet when a word refer to so many things, from the consumer loving their McDonalds value meal to the wealth of emotion tied into the way we feel about ourselves and others, it can be a difficult to pin down exactly what it means. Unlike English, the Greek language, rather helpfully distinguishes four kinds of love. I’ve simplified for the purposes of … [Read more...] about Love To Love: The Business Of Valentines Day
How Disney Sailed Off With $1.6 Billion From Its Cruise Line
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Disney banked a total of $1.6 billion of dividends from its cruise line over its first 25 years in business according to detailed analysis of its financial statements. The strength of Disney's brand makes it a bellwether of the cruise industry but it wasn't even a player just 25 years ago. The Mouse first dipped its toe in the water in the mid-1980s when it signed a partnership which allowed Premier Cruise Lines to sell combined cruise, hotel and theme park packages and offer on-board appearances from Disney characters. In 1993 Premier decided to partner with Warner Bros. instead and although it continued to offer land and sea packages with Disney's parks, it also added Universal Studios as an option. The led Disney to approach Carnival and Royal Caribbean about becoming its exclusive sea partner but the talks sunk without a trace. In 1998 Disney decided to take the plunge and launched its own ship, the Disney Magic. The … [Read more...] about How Disney Sailed Off With $1.6 Billion From Its Cruise Line