This is a completely expected outcome.
Current "corporate" music is soulless, generic slop using the same formula over and over again.
AI is allowing people to express their creativity in song-making with little to no cost, with imagination being the only limit.
You can hate it all you want, but even for me, I've been listening to AI music about 80% of the time lately.
“He certainly has left a lasting legacy.” — Magnus Carlsen
In a tribute interview with Yasser Seirawan, Magnus shared his fond memories of Daniel Naroditsky — a player he deeply respected and enjoyed facing.
Today, on what would have been Danya’s 30th birthday, we remember a brilliant mind, a kind soul, and a lasting inspiration to the chess world. ♟️🕊️
Today would have been Daniel Naroditsky’s 30th birthday.
It’s still hard to believe he’s gone.
I’m grateful for the memories, his brilliance, his humor, his kindness, and the impact he made on so many.
His legacy will live on.
Miss you, Danya.
Starting this year, the winner of the annual Speed Chess Championship will be awarded the Naroditsky Cup.
The cup will have the winners of previous years engraved on it and become the permanent trophy of the SCC.
The silence is deafening
As the days pass with little to no actions, I become more concerned that FIDE will be successful in it's attempt to sweep Danya's passing (and it's cause) under the rug. So far FIDE has made one statement: a call for an internal investigation. The CEO of FIDE has a message accusing Daniel's friends for his death still posted. Kramnik continues to post threats, denials, and accusations.
The silence from far too many of Danya's peers is deafening. I have attempted to reach out to multiple other players to discuss tangible ways to put pressure on FIDE moving forward and the response, in every single case, has been effectively the same "it's pointless unless Magnus joins, FIDE is too strong".
That isn't good enough. We, as a community, MUST do better to honor Danya and to prevent further tragedies. What Kramnik was allowed to do, directly under FIDE's supervision, must have repercussions. A 3rd party investigation must take place. Changes must be made for the future safety of all chess players.
We need players boycotting FIDE events until this investigation takes place and real changes are made. We need sponsors to make it clear they do not want to be associated with an organization that allows systematic failures related to harassment and abuse.
My platform is small and there is only so much I can do, if you see this tag/reach out to GM's, sponsors of upcoming tournaments, and related parties. Let your voice be heard. Let the players know that you will support them standing up to FIDE. We can not let them continue to move forward as if nothing happened.