Universal Music Strikes Strategic Deal With “Ethical AI Music Company” Klay Vision

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1. Universal Music strikes strategic deal with “Ethical AI Music Company” Klay Vision

Universal Music Group is partnering with LA-based AI music company Klay Vision to develop a commercial ethical foundational model for AI-generated music. The partnership aims to become the backbone for innovation, powering new products and experiences. The companies believe that ethical AI models should be built and scaled responsibly through constructive dialogue with those responsible for the artistry that shapes global culture.

They believe that building generative AI music models ethically and respectfully will lessen the threat to human creators and create significant new avenues for creativity and future monetization of copyrights. Klay is committed to serving artists and songwriters, including music publishers, labels, distributors, and other rights holders.

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2. LinkedIn upgrades its Recruiter with an AI Hiring Assistant

LinkedIn is deploying AI agents, known as Hiring Assistant, to connect recruiters and potential candidates on its platform. The agents read job descriptions or written prompts from recruiters and hiring managers, and suggest candidates based on specific criteria.

The aim is to make it easier for recruiters to find talent that fits their requirements, rather than making extensive preparations. LinkedIn's focus on AI combines growing trends in the hiring space, such as AI-powered platforms like Micro1 and AI agents.

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3. We finally have an ‘official’ definition for open source AI

The Open Source Initiative has released version 1.0 of its Open Source AI Definition, aiming to provide a standard for determining whether AI is open source or not.

The OSAID aims to get policymakers and AI developers on the same page, as bodies like the European Commission have sought special recognition for open source. To be considered open source under the OSAID, an AI model must provide enough information about its design and disclose relevant details about its training data.

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4. AI decodes oinks and grunts to keep pigs happy

Scientists from various universities have developed an AI-based algorithm to understand the emotions of pigs on farms. The algorithm uses thousands of recorded pig sounds to identify positive or negative emotions.

The findings could help farmers label farms and help consumers make informed choices. The algorithm can also be used to translate pigs' sounds into emotional expressions.

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5. Grok now understands images

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