Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is ditching human musicians for artificial intelligence, saying he’ll use only AI-generated tunes in future projects, a move that underscores AI’s growing reach in creative industries. The filmmaker and screenwriter, known for popular Bollywood movies including Company, Rangeela, Sarkar, and Satya has launched a venture, called RGV Den Music, that […]
GM’s Cruise abandons Origin robotaxi, takes $583 million charge
GM’s self-driving car subsidiary Cruise is scrapping plans to build the Origin — a purpose-built robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals — and will instead use the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt in its operations. GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra told shareholders Tuesday the decision will “simplify their path to scale” and addresses the regulatory […]
MLD Entertainment Reportedly “Abandons” The Trademark For LAPILLUS, Fans Fear The Worst
LAPILLUS is a girl group under MLD Entertainment. They debuted in 2022 with members Chanty, Shana, Yue, Bessie, Seowon, and Haeun. LAPILLUS On June 18, a post showcasing the trademark of MLD Entertainment on the name “LAPILLUS” gained attention. Their application date of June 18, 2022 through Dawool Patent and Law Firm was written down. […]
Fintech Brex abandons co-CEO model, talks IPO, cash burn and plans for a secondary sale
Since fintech startup Brex’s inception in 2017, its two co-founders Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi have run the company as co-CEOs. But starting today, the pair told TechCrunch in an exclusive interview, the San Francisco-based corporate credit card and expense management company is shifting to a more traditional — and what they say should be […]
Apple abandons its car: Here are other projects the company has killed
From AirPower to abandoned tablets, Apple’s road to success is littered with failures Jagmeet Singh 8 hours Apple has scrapped plans to enter the automotive industry with its mysterious autonomous electric car, instead shifting focus to the wildly popular world of generative AI. The project saw the company hiring prominent executives from places like Tesla […]