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For The Velvet Sundown, Kneecap and Bob Vylan, Controversy Has Been Good for Business
Kneecap, Bob Vylan and The Velvet Sundown's streams went up after they became the subject of controversy, proving notoriety ...
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The Velvet Sundown Exposed: How AI Bands Are Gaming Spotify’s System
Streaming platforms struggle with AI-generated content verification, but the Velvet Sundown controversy exposes how easily fake bands can game the system. This “indie rock band” accumulated over half ...
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When AI Bands Fool Half a Million Spotify Listeners
AI-generated band The Velvet Sundown fooled 500k Spotify listeners with fake personas, exposing streaming platform's ...
Michelle Pfeiffer slams ‘very concerning’ FDA-approved food technology once backed by Bill Gates
Apeel Sciences was founded in 2012 by CEO James Rogers. He received two grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which totaled less than $1.1 million. Since then, Apeel has reportedly been ...