👉 The Beatles make Grammy history with AI-assisted track

"Now and Then," the Beatles' latest release, has become the first AI-assisted song to receive Grammy nominations, securing spots in both Record of the Year and Best Rock Performance categories. The song used AI stem separation technology to clean up a 60-year-old John Lennon demo recording, rather than generating artificial vocals. This historic nomination came after significant debate within the Recording Academy about AI eligibility, with CEO Harvey Mason Jr. previously clarifying rules about AI-generated music. The development marks a milestone in the acceptance of AI technology in mainstream music production while maintaining authenticity through the use of original recordings.

👉 Robot artist's Turing portrait fetches million-dollar price

An AI-powered humanoid robot named Ai-Da has created a portrait of computer science pioneer Alan Turing that sold for $1,084,800 at Sotheby's, far exceeding its initial estimate of $120,000-$180,000. The artwork, titled "A.I. God," represents the first time a humanoid robot's artwork has been sold at auction, marking a significant moment in the intersection of AI technology and the art market. The portrait series took up to eight hours to complete and was part of a collection of 15 paintings of Turing. Ai-Da Robot's creation aims to spark dialogue about emerging technologies and their implications for society.

👉 Netflix pivots to AI in gaming development strategy

Netflix has dramatically shifted its gaming strategy by laying off 35 developers from its Team Blue studio while repositioning toward AI-driven game development. Mike Verdu, now Vice President of GenAI for Games at Netflix, is leading this transformation, comparing it to the revolutionary gaming era of the 1990s. The company plans to implement AI technology across various aspects of game development, from creating 3D models to generating voice performances, while maintaining a "creator-first" approach. Despite concerns about job displacement in the gaming industry, Netflix sees AI as a tool to enhance rather than replace human creativity.