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‘It has your name on it, but I don’t think it’s you’: how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify

Fraudulent music streams have long been a scourge for the industry, but experts say generative AI has supercharged it

The Guardian - US

‘This must stop’: Mark Kelly in absolute disbelief as Donald Trump proves there’s no limit to how low he will go

America is acting like a rogue nation under Trump.

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Retired military officers call Trump’s threats against Iran ‘likely war crimes’

Alarm among military observers after president says ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if Iran ignores demands

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Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare

Iran has turned to its cyber operations to make up for its military disadvantages in its conflict with Israel and the U.S. Since the war began last month, hackers supporting Iran have launched thousands of cyberattacks on companies and organizations in both the U.S. and Israel, seeking to undermine the…

The Independent UK

U.S. natural gas exporters literally answer Asia’s calls for ‘help’ from the Iran war, but aid can’t come ‘overnight’

Global natural gas shortfalls from Qatari facility damages may last years, but a massive wave of U.S. export growth is underway.

Fortune

“Although the songs and listeners were fake, the millions of dollars Smith stole was real. Millions of dollars in royalties that Smith diverted from real, deserving artists and rights holders”: US Man pleads guilty to industrial scale AI fraud

Michael Smith stole over $10 million in royalties

MusicRadar

Man pleads guilty to generating songs with AI then having bots stream them 'billions of times' to make over $8 million in royalties

"Although the songs and listeners were fake, the millions of dollars Smith stole was real."

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"The songs and listeners were fake, the millions of dollars stole was real." American fraudster earns eight million dollars streaming AI songs that no human has ever listened to

US man pleads guilty to defrauding musicians and music streaming platforms

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US man pleads guilty to defrauding music streamers out of millions using AI

Michael Smith, 52, charged after flooding platforms with thousands of AI songs and boosting them with bots

The Guardian - US

Billion-stream ‘ghost artist’ exposed: North Carolina man pleads guilty in first-ever AI music fraud case, forfeits $8.1M

It is a feat most Grammy winners never achieve: billions of streams across the world’s largest platforms. But for Michael Smith, a 54-year-old North Carolina resident, the "fans" didn't exist. They were lines of code, and the music was "AI slop."

The Times of India

Developer Hongkong Land launches a $6.4B Singapore real estate fund, the country's largest, as part of CEO Michael Smith's strategic pivot

The new fund has the Qatar Investment Authority as a key investor, as Hongkong Land focuses on commercial property and slims its residential business.

Fortune

Florida therapist stabbed to death by former patient after he burst into her office demanding session, police say

The alleged attacker took his own life shortly after therapist Rebecca White was stabbed

The Independent UK

‘Why can’t it be us?’: Weston-super-Mare hope FA Cup dream run can go on

National League South side face Grimsby in the third round and those at the club are desperate for the ride to continue

The Guardian - UK

Littler lights up Ally Pally opening night as prize money raises stakes

The PDC world darts championship is back, but could the new £1m winners’ cheque make this show too big?

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Who could hit a nine-darter at the upcoming PDC World Darts Championship?

Nothing captures attention in darts quite like a nine-dart finish. It’s the perfect leg, and for fans, broadcasters, and bookmakers, it’s the moment that sends engagement soaring. As we look toward the upcoming PDC World Darts Championship odds, the question becomes inevitable: who looks most likely to hit one this…

The Guardian - UK

Michael van Gerwen: ‘Of course I love darts, but I love my kids much more’

The former world No 1 tells Donald McRae how a traumatic year has shaped him as a darts player and a father and insists he can recapture his glory days at the world championship

AAP

Change to DV policing urged after woman set alight

A man murdered his partner in an apparent violent act of jealousy, prompting recommendations for change to police domestic violence procedures.

The Guardian - US

From conscience to platforming Trump: inside the slow death of ‘woke’ ESPN

The broadcaster was once attacked by critics for being too progressive. But that stance appears to have changed for good in Trump’s second term

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The Independent UK

Luke Humphries hits nine-darter to beat Michael Smith at Grand Slam of Darts

The world number one was in fine form in Wolverhampton.

The Independent UK

Researcher rewrites the history of one of the world’s most famous shipwrecks 110 years later

Once considered lost to the frigid depths, the ship was only found three years ago

The Independent UK

Atlanta forfeits $37.5M in airport funds after refusing to agree to Trump's DEI ban

Atlanta’s airport has forfeited $37.5 million in federal grants after refusing to disavow diversity, equity, and inclusion programs

The Mary Sue

The 10 Most Underrated Graphic Novels

Find a different list, Alan Moore.

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‘The relationship between fans and owner has been toxic at Sheffield Wednesday for a long time – why wasn’t the owner trying to sell the club as soon as possible?’ Former Owls striker saddened by Championship side’s crisis

In an exclusive interview, EFL pundit expresses his bewilderment at recent events at Hillsborough

Fortune

Inside Ares' push to $750 billion—and the unconventional leadership strategy behind its private credit dominance

Ares Management was a first mover in the red-hot private credit space.

The Independent UK

James Wade says being at his best gives a feeling of relief, rather than pride

The 42-year-old faces the challenge of bipolar disorder.

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