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Photo: Chris Martin / Instagram   Warner Music has signed a new deal with AI song generator Suno after settling a major copyright lawsuit filed last year.  The music giant, home to artists like Coldplay, Charli XCX, and Ed Sheeran, is the first major label to partner with Suno.  The deal will let users create AI-generated songs using the voices and likenesses of Warner artists who choose to take part.  Photo: Charli XCX, Ed Sheeran / Instagram   Warner CEO Robert Kyncl said the move shows that AI can be “pro-artist” when done the right way.  As part of the deal, Suno will launch new licensed models next year and limit free downloads.  Only paid users will be able to download songs, with new caps and higher fees.  The move aims to stop the flood of AI-made tracks on streaming platforms.  The deal follows Warner’s recent settlement and partnership with rival AI service Udio. Read Next: Juan Alderete Urges Young Bassists To Explore New Sounds So...

Photo: Taylor Swift (Instagram) In 2015, the future of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, was in doubt. Heavy rain from Hurricane Patricia made the race weekend difficult, and fewer fans showed up.  With attendance dropping and state funding cut, the event was struggling. Circuit of the Americas (COTA) chairman Bobby Epstein needed a way to bring more people to the race. In 2016, Swift agreed to perform a concert after the qualifying races. It was her only live show that year, and it drew in 80,000 fans. This boosted ticket sales and brought new energy to the event. A three-day pass to the race, including Swift's concert, started at $150. It was a big success, helping the race weekend attract nearly 270,000 people, more than the previous year. Photo: Taylor Swift (Instagram) The concert wasn’t just about getting more fans to the race. It also brought a new audience—young people, more women, and families. This helped change the type of fans that came to watch Formula One...