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Big record companies are suing artificial intelligence song generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging that the AI music startups are exploiting the copyrighted works of artists from Mariah Carey to Chuck Berry. (Damian Dovarganes/AP)

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Jun 24, 2024

Music record labels sue AI song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement

Big record companies are suing artificial intelligence song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging that the AI music startups are exploiting the recorded works of artists from Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey.

Unnerved by bankruptcy, doctors and patients are leaving Steward hospitals

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04:01Jun 24, 2024

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Why lobster roll prices in Boston have gotten so high

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Jun 20, 2024

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State inspector general urges lawmakers to appoint overseer for Cannabis Control Commission

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Jun 18, 2024

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Report finds strong economic growth — and challenges — in post-pandemic Boston

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Judge sets hospital auction dates as Steward scrambles to find cash

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Salem is expanding its government-owned ridesharing service, the Salem Skipper. On Thursday, city officials announced the service will begin offering rides to two neighboring North Shore communities.

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