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Spotify hit by AI band hoax controversy
A mysterious band with no known members has gone viral on Spotify, sparking intense speculation that its music may be entirely AI-generated.

LFR tech helps catch dangerous offenders, but Liberty urges legal safeguards
Police say the tech is efficient and just — campaigners call it invasive and unregulated.

Ripple partners with AMINA Bank to expand in Europe
AMINA Bank will offer custody and trading of Ripple’s RLUSD, strengthening its presence in Europe.

AI errors are creating new jobs for human experts
Rushed adoption of AI is proving more expensive than expected.

Ari Aster warns of AI’s creeping normality ahead of Eddington release
‘They talk about AI like disciples,’ says Eddington director Ari Aster. ‘And that’s very frightening.’

xAI gets Memphis approval to run 15 gas turbines
However, local and legal groups are pushing back against xAI after Memphis regulators approved its generators amid air quality fears.

India’s top darknet dealer laundered crypto with Monero for two years
Monero’s privacy features attract darknet criminals, but experts warn blockchain records still expose illicit transactions.

Southern Water uses AI to cut sewer floods
Even small amounts of fat and wipes can cause major blockages, but AI is keeping the system flowing.

Google launches Veo 3 video for Gemini users globally
Veo 3 lets paying Gemini users create up to three short videos daily using just text prompts, with more features coming soon.

Deepfake abuse in schools raises legal and ethical concerns
AI-generated explicit images are spreading among teens with little legal oversight.
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