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As artificial intelligence makes many tasks easier, the human work of cajoling, arm-twisting and reassuring appears to be rising in importance.

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A jury found that the concert giant operated as a monopoly, a verdict that could have major reverberations in the music industry.

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The company, which owns the social media app Snapchat, said it was laying off about 1,000 employees as it increased its reliance on artificial intelligence.

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Kendrick Lamar’s Protégé Baby Keem Tells the Whole Story, Warts and All

The 25-year-old rapper and producer knows he’s benefited from his cousin’s support. But the path to his autobiographical album, “Casino,” was his alone.

Sneaker Company Allbirds Plans to Pivot to A.I. Yes, A.I.

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In Kannywood, a Film Scene Thrives Despite Censorship

A city in Northern Nigeria has turned into a moviemaking machine, churning out hundreds of productions a year.

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