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Technology AI-generated songs banned from Australia's music charts under new ARIA code
Songs largely or wholly created by AI have been banned from Australia's music charts, with all releases now required to be 'substantially human made'. The Australian Recording Industry Association introduced the code following a controversy over an AI-assisted cover of Madonna's Like A Prayer, and artists must now declare AI use when submitting songs.
Co-policy Framework Enables Real-Time Human-Robot Musical Co-Creation with Semantic Understanding
A research paper presents Co-policy, a framework for human-robot musical co-creation that separates semantic intent grounding, constrained musical variation, and visuomotor execution. It uses a fine-tuned Qwen-vl planner and a Gaussian-Mixture Visuomotor Policy to enable low-latency, physically grounded responses in real-time performances.
Technology The Atlantic Investigation Reveals 12 Million Songs Used for AI Music Training
An investigation by The Atlantic has published four searchable databases revealing that millions of copyrighted songs, including hits from Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, were used to train generative AI music platforms. The report highlights ongoing legal battles and the scale of data scraping in the AI industry.
MINI Cassette Revival: Miko Player Signals Niche Resurgence in Analog Audio Equipment Trade
A TechRadar review of the Miko cassette player by Gadhouse highlights a personal rediscovery of physical music media. The article notes a broader trend of listeners abandoning streaming algorithms for traditional formats, which could influence global trade flows in cassette tape and player imports and exports. No specific trade data is provided, but the trend suggests niche opportunities for audio equipment suppliers.
Manufacturing Justin Bieber's SKYLRK brand teases two Bluetooth speakers and headphones, entering audio market
Justin Bieber has teased new Bluetooth speakers and over-ear headphones under his SKYLRK brand, according to TechRadar. The products include two speaker sizes and a headphone set, with no pricing or specifications yet. For manufacturing executives, the entry of a high-profile celebrity brand signals potential new OEM sourcing and production lines in consumer audio.
Technology Ed Sheeran's Looper X: A $1,300 One-Man Band Machine for the Masses
Ed Sheeran's Looper X is a $1,300 looping device that enables solo performers to layer sounds live. With eight pedals, 4 hybrid inputs, and a touchscreen, it brings pro looping to consumers. The device weighs 16 pounds and occupies a 13-by-22-inch footprint.
Technology Apple Music's iOS 27 Updates Fall Short of Subscriber Demands
Apple Music's iOS 27 updates include new artist pages and performance enhancements but lack key features like continuity tools and social features. Without these, Spotify may attract Apple Music users.