Artificial intelligence is changing how music gets made – and how musicians get paid. AI is letting people clone artists’ voices, create completely new songs as fake collaborations, generate lyrics in seconds, even produce full tracks just by typing in a few words. It’s all causing some to say AI will be “the death of music.” Technology causes turning points in history. And I think we’re in one right now for music. The stakes are high: If we get this wrong, we could jeopardize how human musicians make money and art. But if we get it right, we have an opportunity to leap ahead in how we as humans get to express ourselves. To really understand what’s happening with AI music, you need to understand how the music industry ALREADY works – and how it could be changing. In this video, I took a deep dive into that topic with the help of two people right in the thick of it: The artist Grimes and CEO of Spotify Daniel Ek.
How Micron’s Building Biggest U.S. Chip Fab, Despite China Ban
Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix are responsible for making 90% of the world’s DRAM memory chips, and Micron is the only one based in the U.S. That’s made it the latest target of bans from China. Yet Micron is spending $115 billion to build the biggest chip project in U.S. history. CNBC visited Micron in Idaho and talked to Gov. Kathy Hochul in New York to hear about the new fabs. We also asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer about Micron ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Should The U.S. Bury Its Power Lines?
Burying power lines is an expensive but sure-fire way to practically eliminate the risk of utility-caused wildfires, which have devastated towns across California. PG&E, the nation’s largest utility, has been found liable for numerous wildfires in the state. In an effort to prevent future disasters, the utility is planning to underground 10,000 miles of distribution lines in fire-prone areas, including 2,100 miles through 2026. But it’s not cheap. PGE’s plan would likely cost tens of billions of dollars, to be paid for by customers through their utility bills. This is causing some to advocate for cheaper, alternate options such as insulating power lines, though PG&E maintains that undergrounding is by far the safer bet. The path forward will be at least partially determined in November, when PG&E’s regulator, the California Public Utilities Commission, votes on the utility’s proposed four-year budget.
The Possibility of AI Being Used in Propaganda
Joe Rogan and Ehsan Ahmad speak about Netflix not disclosing ratings. They also discuss using AI for propaganda.
Disneys New ‘AI Robots’ Are Way Too Advanced
Disney’s 3D-printed advanced robot with artificial intelligence and the difference between their animatronics.
I Asked AI to Explain Quantum Computers – It Blew My Mind
AI Explains Quantum Computer Fundamentals And Its Insights Are Mind-Blowing. Quantum computers represent one of science’s great mysteries – an unfathomable technology leveraging the strange properties of subatomic particles like superposition and entanglement to process information in ways that massively outperform all computers as we know them today.
But grasping the perplexing fundamentals underpinning quantum computing remains a challenge even for experts working in this esoteric field. So in this video, I decided to ask an advanced artificial intelligence system to explain the core principles of quantum computing in simple terms accessible to total beginners. You might be shocked by just how much intuitive insight AI can now provide into topics once thought completely impenetrable without years of study. Let’s find out together!
We’ll begin by having the AI describe quantum computing at its most basic conceptual level – what makes it so radically different from classical computers, and how does it achieve such incredible processing power?
The AI provides startling clarity on quantum properties like superposition and parallelism. Next, we’ll explore specific quantum phenomena like entanglement that seem almost mystical until explained properly. Our AI assistant provides fascinating examples and analogies that finally demystify what Einstein called “spooky action at a distance” for me. We’ll unpack some famous quantum algorithms like Shor’s algorithm for lightning-fast factorization. And we’ll overview the vast array of fields and problems, from medicine to cybersecurity, that scalable quantum computers could one day revolutionize through previously unfathomable computational capabilities.
The AI also summarizes the current progress quantum computing has already made, despite still being in its infancy. We examine predictions on development timelines from leading experts. And fascinatingly, we have the AI describe its own vision for the world quantum computers could enable by around 2050 if we overcome key challenges ahead. While a long way from maturity, quantum computing clearly represents one of the most transformational technologies humanity is now racing towards.
By conversing productively on even hypothetical futures, we expand our sense of possibility. Perhaps by collaborating with emerging intelligences like AI, we can envision wiser paths ahead. But we must push them to expand empathy alongside raw knowledge, guiding AI to grow as a clarifying force for opportunity, not just computational capability.
New York City Releases Its Plan to Embrace AI
Everywhere Ventures Managing Partner Jenny Fielding joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow to discuss her outlook for New York City’s new plan to embrace artificial intelligence. She speaks on “Bloomberg Technology.”
China’s Lithium Supply Chain | WSJ U.S. vs. China
The U.S. used to be a global leader in lithium processing, but it lost its market control to China in the early 2000s. Since then, China has developed its own lithium supply chain, controlling 55% of the market. Now, the U.S. is trying to secure its own supply in a race for independence. Lithium is a critical component in batteries and the world’s transition to green energy. Demand for the light metal has surged and is expected to reach nearly 2.5 million metric tons by 2028. WSJ explores China’s major supply chain vulnerability and the U.S.’s long road to build its own.
Why EVs Are Piling Up At Dealerships In The U.S.
In August 2023, it took about twice as long to sell an EV in the U.S. as it did the previous January. Prices of EVs are down 22% year-over-year and that’s mainly driven by Tesla. About two thirds of EVs sold are Elon Musk’s brand. Companies like Ford have ramped up hybrid production as demand has leveled off. While slightly more than half of consumers say EVs are the future and will eventually replace Internal Combustion Engines, less than a third of dealers say so. This all comes at a time when investments in EVs are more than ever. So what’s really going on? Watch the video to learn more.
Inside the Explosive Rise of Ultra-Risky 0DTE Options Trading | WSJ
Traders are piling into zero-days-to-expiration options, or 0DTE options. They are a cheap, fast but risky way to bet on the market that offers the chance of explosive returns if those bets are correct. These big wins can also lead to big losses as they are extremely risky investments. Retail traders have played a big role in driving 0DTE trading volumes to record highs. WSJ explains the rise and effect of 0DTE options on the stock market.