Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 06/25 – AI Music Startups Get The Napster Treatment
Jun 25, 2024
AI music startups are facing legal backlash reminiscent of the Napster era as they clash with major record labels. Microsoft is wrestling with antitrust charges, while Uber drivers grapple with pay cuts. Meanwhile, Google is venturing into creating customizable AI celebrities, with Amazon gearing up to challenge ChatGPT. Exciting funding for AI in biology shows promise, especially with Evolutionary Scale's new model aimed at revolutionizing drug discovery and addressing environmental issues.
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AI Music Startups Sued
- The RIAA sued AI music services Suno and Udeo for copyright infringement.
- Suno partnered with Microsoft, while Udeo created the viral "BBL Drizzy".
Microsoft's Antitrust Issues
- The EU charged Microsoft with antitrust violations for bundling Teams with Office.
- This echoes a similar case from 20 years ago involving Windows.
Uber Driver Lockouts
- Uber locked NYC drivers out of its app during low-demand periods.
- This combats a local rule requiring idle time payment between rides.