War there & hate here, Bankman-Fried verdict, NYC Mayor investigated
Nov 3, 2023
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Maya Berry, Executive Director of the Arab American Institute, discusses the alarming increase in hate crimes against Jews and Muslims in the US due to the Israel-Hamas war. The podcast also covers the guilty verdict of crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried and the FBI's investigation into NYC Mayor Adams receiving illegal donations. Additionally, the use of AI in music production, specifically in mixing and creating music, is explored.
Jews and Muslims in the US are experiencing a rise in bigotry and hate as a result of the Israel-Hamas war, leading to an alarming increase in reported hate crime incidents.
Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried has been found guilty of fraud, potentially facing a lengthy prison sentence after being accused of stealing billions of dollars in customer funds.
Deep dives
New Beatles Song 'Now and Then' Released Using AI Technology
A new Beatles song titled 'Now and Then' has been released, more than 50 years after their final performance. The song features vocals by John Lennon and includes guitar and vocals by George Harrison. The song was created using AI technology to enhance the original recordings. This marks the last recorded song to feature all four members of the band.
New York City Mayor's Chief Fundraiser's Home Raided by FBI
The FBI raided the home of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' chief fundraiser, Brianna Suggs, as part of an investigation into potential campaign finance violations. The investigation is focused on whether Adams' 2021 campaign conspired with a Brooklyn-based construction company to funnel foreign money into the campaign's coffers. Phones, computers, tablets, and files were seized during the raid. The mayor's office referred all questions to the campaign, which stated it will cooperate with any inquiries.
The Beatles Release New Song Produced with AI-Assistance
The Beatles have released a new song titled 'Now and Then,' created with the assistance of AI technology. The song features vocals recorded by John Lennon in 1978, which were mixed with vocals by George Harrison from 1995. AI was used to enhance the quality of the original recordings and separate the individual tracks. This marks the last known recording of all four members of the band together.
Former Crypto Billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty of Fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried, a former crypto billionaire, has been found guilty on all seven criminal counts of fraud. Bankman-Fried, the founder of crypto exchange FTX, was accused of stealing billions of dollars in customer funds and using the money for personal purposes. The conviction comes after a trial where AI-assisted audio technology was used to present evidence. Bankman-Fried could face a lengthy prison sentence.
Jews and Muslims in the US say they’re experiencing rising bigotry and hatred as a result of the Israel-Hamas war; facing threats in synagogues and mosques, on the streets, on college campuses, and even in their own homes. Maya Berry is the Executive Director of the Arab American Institute. She speaks with Laura Coates about the FBI hate crime data that backs up an alarming increase in reported incidents. Plus, disgraced crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of fraud, and potentially faces a 110-year sentence. And, the FBI investigates whether NYC Mayor Adams received illegal donations from foreign nationals. Also, The Beatles drop their “final” song with a little help from A.I.