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Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check

LONDON, August 1, 2025 (AP) — Is it The Velvet Underground or Velvet Sundown? The fictitious rock group, Velvet Sundown, which comes complete with AI-generated music, lyrics and album art, is stoking debate about how the new technology is blurring the line between the real and synthetic in the music industry, and whether creators should be transparent with their audience. Computer software is widely used in music production, and artificial intelligence is just the latest tool that disc jockeys, music producers and others have added to their production pipeline. But the rise of AI song generators such as Suno and

US official says differences with India cannot be resolved overnight for deal

WASHINGTON, August 1 (Reuters) – Differences between the U.S. and India cannot be resolved overnight to arrive at a trade deal, a senior U.S. official told reporters late on Thursday, citing geopolitical disagreements. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Washington was still negotiating with India on trade after announcing earlier that day the U.S. would impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from the country starting on Friday. The 25% figure would single out India more severely than other major trading partners, and threaten to unravel months of talks between the two countries, undermining a strategic partner

While House announces 25% tariff on India, releases list of levies for several countries

New York/Washington, Aug 1 (PTI) The US announced a 25 per cent tariff on India as the White House released an expansive list of duties that Washington will impose on exports from countries around the world. In an Executive Order titled ‘Further Modifying The Reciprocal Tariff Rates,’ President Donald Trump announced tariff rates for nearly 70 nations around the world. A 25 per cent ‘Reciprocal Tariff, Adjusted’ has been imposed on India, according to the list released Thursday. While August 1 was the tariff deadline, the new levies will come into effect from August 7. Trump said in the executive

‘Non-statement’: Congress slams Piyush Goyal’s remarks on US’ tariff announcement

New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Slamming Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s remarks in Parliament on US’ tariff announcement as a “non-statement”, the Congress on Thursday said all he engaged in was “totally misplaced self-congratulation” and claimed that the concerns and sentiments of Indian businesses were simply not addressed. Goyal on Thursday said India will take all necessary steps to safeguard and promote national interest. His remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs plus penalty on domestic exports to America from August 1. In a suo motu statement in both the Houses of Parliament, Goyal

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