The Beatles’ Final Song Restored with AI Up for Two Grammys
The Beatles’ final song, “Now and Then”, completed with AI technology, is up for two Grammy Awards nearly 50 years after the band split. Originally recorded by John Lennon in the late 1970s, the track was finished after Peter Jackson’s team used machine learning to separate the vocals. Now nominated for Record of the Year and Best Rock Performance, “Now and Then” will compete with artists like Beyoncé and Pearl Jam. The 2025 Grammy Awards will reveal if this AI-assisted comeback will make history.
In January 2025, Meta Platforms announced the discontinuation of its third-party fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram, opting instead for a user-driven "Community Notes" system similar to that of X (formerly Twitter). This shift has raised concerns among experts and users about the potential increase in misinformation and hate speech on these platforms. Critics argue that relying on user-generated content moderation may be less effective than professional fact-checking, potentially exacerbating the spread of false information. As online environments evolve, it becomes more important than ever to teach our children about fake news, hoaxes, safe internet use, and netiquette.
Source: https://www.wsj.com/tech/social-media-companies-decide-content-moderation-is-trending-down-25380d25
The film The Brutalist, which has garnered numerous Oscar nominations, used innovative AI technology to refine the Hungarian dialogue of its stars, Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones. By leveraging tools from Respeecher, AI adjusted specific vowels and letters to ensure native-like accuracy while preserving the authenticity of their performances. This creative use of AI demonstrates how technology is pushing boundaries in filmmaking, blending artistry with innovation. However, this creative approach has sparked debate about the role of AI in preserving artistic authenticity.
Source: https://www.thetimes.com/article/oscars-the-brutalist-ai-emilia-perez-controversies-rwtw5skgz