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The Music Industry is coming for AI

The Music Industry is coming for AI

This is a transcript from a segment of the NPR show Weekend Edition Sunday. A new lawsuit filed by record labels Universal, Sony and Warner says their catalogs have been ripped off by two AI music generators. But there’s a twist: It’s not clear the courts are on their...

Atlanta Targeted by Massive Ransomware Attack

Atlanta Targeted by Massive Ransomware Attack

If asked, most can probably think of a recent cyber attack. Sony, Equifax, and Yahoo might come to mind. Over the past ten days however, one group of cybercriminals has gone after an even more ambitious target - the entire city of Atlanta, Georgia. Last week, a...

Angela Merkel Eyeing the Future of Europe

Angela Merkel Eyeing the Future of Europe

After being elected to a fourth term and forming a coalition government, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is thinking about the future of Europe. A few weeks ago, she met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss a road map for the future of the European Union....

Club de Madrid Leaders Promote Greater Inclusiveness

Club de Madrid Leaders Promote Greater Inclusiveness

Members of the World Leadership Alliance - Club de Madrid (WLA-CdM) have been travelling to conferences to promote inclusiveness in solving conflicts and promoting democracy. At a World Bank forum, former Malawi President and WLA-CdM member said: "First, [leaders]...

First Ticket for a Self-Driving Car

First Ticket for a Self-Driving Car

Can a self-driving car get a ticket? In California, the answer is yes. This week a self-driving car was pulled over in San Francisco and issued a ticket for cutting a pedestrian off in a crosswalk. The vehicle is owned by the GM-owned startup Cruise, which disputes...

Discussing Democracy in a Digital World

Discussing Democracy in a Digital World

Last month, members of the World Leadership Alliance - Club de Madrid hosted a round table to discuss the future of democracy. The group is currently working on their Next Generation Democracy initiative, which seeks to host discussions on the current state and future...