Spotify removes R. Kelly from playlists as part of new ‘hateful conduct’ policy

Spotify has a new policy that covers not just “hate content” but also “hateful conduct” outside the music itself. And at least two artists have already been culled from playlists as a result. To be a clear, Spotify is making a distinction between hate content, […]

SongTrust has inked deals with over 150,000 songwriters for royalties management

The music industry is finally seeing some daylight after years of sales declines and revenue attrition. As industry organizations announce year-on-year growth, songwriters are turning to royalty management organizations like SongTrust in increasing numbers. In just under a year SongTrust added 50,000 songwriters, 5,000 publishers, […]

Google now says controversial AI voice calling system will identify itself to humans

Following widespread outcry over the ethical dilemmas raised by Google's new Duplex system, which lets AI mimic a human voice to make appointments, Google now says the experimental system will have “disclosure built-in.” That seems to mean that whatever eventual shape Duplex takes as a … […]

Apple goes greener by helping develop environmentally friendly aluminum

Apple has a lot of environmentally friendly initiatives, like using renewable energy to power its facilities and encouraging suppliers to do the same. Now the Cupertino firm is adding to its green repertoire by investing in a joint venture that produces aluminum without the greenhouse […]