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This Day in History: Kendrick Lamar Wins Pulitzer Prize

This Day in History: , Kendrick Lamar Becomes the First Rapper to Win the Pulitzer Prize. April 16, 2018. Lamar was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his extraordinary 2017 album, 'DAMN.'. It was the first time the prestigious award had been granted to a genre outside of classical music or jazz. According to the Pulitzer Prize administrator, the decision to recognize Lamar's work was unanimous. ['DAMN' is] a virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life, Pulitzer Prize Awarding Committee. Lamar grew up during the 1990s in Compton, CA, surrounded by the influence of artists like Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre. His previous album efforts became known for their social commentary. A fellow nominee called Lamar “one of the greatest living American composers, for sure.”

Drake's Security Guard Shot Outside His Toronto Home Amid Kendrick Lamar Beef | THR News Video

Drake's security guard was shot outside the rapper's Toronto mansion in a drive-by shooting early Tuesday. The Canadian rapper is safe and cooperating with the police investigation. This news comes amid Drake's highly publicized feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar.

J Cole Asks Kendrick Lamar to Forgive Him for Diss Track

J Cole Asks Kendrick Lamar , to Forgive Him for Diss Track. J Cole Asks Kendrick Lamar , to Forgive Him for Diss Track. BBC reports that rapper J. Cole has apologized for releasing a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar, expressing his regrets for releasing the song last week. BBC reports that rapper J. Cole has apologized for releasing a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar, expressing his regrets for releasing the song last week. The song, '7 Minute Drill,' was Cole's reply to Lamar's verse on Future and Metro Boomin's 'Like That.'. Cole recently spoke about the track while performing at the Dreamville Festival in North Carolina on April 7. . I ain't gonna lie to y'all the past two days felt terrible. I damn near had a relapse, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press. Cole went on to praise Lamar's career, calling him 'one of the greatest,' and expressing hopes that the rapper didn't take offense. And if he did, I got my chin out. Take your best shot, I'll take that on the chin, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press. Cole promised that the track from his album, 'Might Delete Later,' will be removed or updated on streaming services. BBC reports that Cole said he felt pressured to write a comeback to Lamar. . I was conflicted because... I know how I feel about my peers, these two [rappers] that I've been blessed to even stand beside... But the world want to see blood, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press. I was conflicted because... I know how I feel about my peers, these two [rappers] that I've been blessed to even stand beside... But the world want to see blood, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press. While speaking on stage, Cole said that he tried to keep the tone of the verse friendly, but ultimately the end result , "didn't sit right with my spirit."

OpenAI Removes ChatGPT’s Scarlett Johansson-Like Voice Option

OpenAI Removes ChatGPT’s , Scarlett Johansson-Like Voice Option. A ChatGPT voice known as Sky has made headlines for sounding like Johansson, The Verge reports. A ChatGPT voice known as Sky has made headlines for sounding like Johansson, The Verge reports. Her husband, Colin Jost, even joked about the topic recently on 'Saturday Night Live.'. ChatGPT has released a new voice assistant feature inspired by Scarlett Johansson’s AI character in ‘Her,’ which I never bothered to watch because without that body, what’s the point of listening?, Colin Jost, via 'SNL'. But on May 19, OpenAI announced that it will be removing the voice. The company also said that it did not intentionally mean for the voice to resemble Johansson. We believe that AI voices should not deliberately mimic a celebrity’s distinctive voice— , OpenAI, via statement. Sky’s voice is not an imitation of Scarlett Johansson but belongs to a different professional actress using her own natural speaking voice, OpenAI, via statement. To protect their privacy, we cannot share the names of our voice talents, OpenAI, via statement. The current ChatGPT voice profiles, Breeze, Cove, Ember, Juniper and Sky. were created after receiving over 400 voice and screen actor submissions, OpenAI said. New voice assistant features for ChatGPT will reportedly launch "in the coming weeks."

Tips For Integrating AI Tools Into Your Business

Tips For Integrating , AI Tools , Into Your Business. 'Newsweek' reports that the key to integrating AI-powered tools into your business is to ensure a solid IT infrastructure has been established to support it. . Without that foundation, AI tools could be greatly limited or undermined all together in their ability to provide a return on investment. . According to data provided by Forrester, 62% of global business and tech professionals expect AI investments to significantly increase over the next year. This means that business leaders must gain a realistic understanding of how specific AI applications could help their company. By deploying applications that help enhance productivity and personalize processes, organizations can use Generative AI to accelerate the pace of their business, evolving an experimental investment into an established value driver, Deloitte AI Institute, via 'Newsweek'. A clear plan should include a way to measure the impact of AI within specific areas of your business before scaling its use widely across the company. IT infrastructure should include a well thought out strategy for cloud computing and access to a reliable high-speed network. . Ensure accurate, up-to-date and complete data for more reliable AI outputs, which means regularly cleaning, normalizing and structuring data to improve AI training. The addition of AI tools also means investing in a sophisticated cybersecurity strategy like Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE). Developing the necessary in-house know-how to fully utilize AI tools means investing in training or in a third- party IT-managed service provider (MSP) for AI support

Drew Pearce Talks About The Dangers of A.I. and Deepfakes in 'The Fall Guy' | THR Video

'The Fall Guy' screenwriter and executive producer Drew Pearce talks about Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling's on screen chemistry and working with director David Leitch. Plus, he reveals why they touched on the dangers of A.I. and deepfakes in the film.

Made in Europe: The AI company aiming to solve the teacher shortage crisis

21st Century Digital Teaching (21C) has developed avatar teachers to create new generation mathematics content in a bid to assist schools and boost engagement with pupils.

Musicians Sign Open Letter Warning About AI Threat to Artists

Musicians Sign Open Letter , Warning About AI Threat to Artists. The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The letter calls on developers of digital music to "cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.". The campaign draws attention to how AI developers use musical works without permission to create AI "copycats.". Working musicians are already struggling to make ends meet in the streaming world, and now they have the added burden of trying to compete with a deluge of AI-generated noise. , Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement. The unethical use of generative AI to replace human artists will devalue the entire music ecosystem — for artists and fans alike, Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement. Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi. Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi. Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi. Norah Jones, Chuck D. Norah Jones, Chuck D. Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M. Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M. Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M. Make no mistake: we believe that, when used responsibly, AI has enormous potential to advance human creativity and in a manner that enables the development and growth of new and exciting experiences for music fans everywhere. , Via open letter. Unfortunately, some platforms and developers are employing AI to sabotage creativity and undermine artists, songwriters, musicians and rightsholders, Via open letter. We must protect against the predatory use of AI to steal professional artists’ voices and likenesses, violate creators’ rights, and destroy the music ecosystem. , Via open letter

'The Voice' Season 26 Adds Michael Bublé & Snoop Dogg as Coaches | THR News Video

Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé are the two newest superstars to join 'The Voice' as coaches. NBC announced during its upfront presentation that Snoop and Bublé will join the singing competition for its 26th season in the fall. Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani will return to the show to fill the other two coaches' chairs.