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[Ryan @RyanTConner]

Hey #BCNMI
U2 joins a short list of bands to have a top 10 Billboard 200 album in 5 different decades. They join the likes of AC/DC and Metallica. ‘Songs of Surender’ is their 13th top 10 album. https://t.co/8KmaowRc3J

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

Hey #bcnmi this article brings to light the two opposing views on AI. Around the same time industry leaders signed the open letter calling for a 6 month op pause, the UK published a white paper pushing for more innovation in the space. https://t.co/z7Zq0ci2If

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

@Airachan1122 Wow that’s a lot more than the oculas!

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

@pjmcnealy I think the real winner here is AMC, Regal, and Showcase cinemas. Even if it's just a temporary win.

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

Hey #BCNMI
More buzz around the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Do you think this potential mobile marketplace will ultimately end the duopoly that Apple and Google current have? Our friend, Phil Spencer makes a good argument in will.
https://t.co/SApyLqT0xx

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

Hey #BCNMI
I thought this U2 campaign was pretty cool. They put up billboards in 40 different cities, each with song lyrics from the 40 songs on their new (reimagined) album, Songs of Surrender. The album was released Friday Mar 16th. Has anyone seen the Boston billboard?

[U2 @U2]

Celebrating 40 songs in 40 cities. Which city did you visit? #U2SOS40

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

@michellewall_bc I like the flowers (backyard session) video 🤟

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

@abbyoo9 I personally enjoy the imperfections of a human radio host.
Video didn't kill the radio star, let's hope AI doesn't either.
"In my mind and in my car, we can't rewind we've gone to far."

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

@billy_flem concur with that opinion.

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

Synthesia, a UK based AI platform was used to create the views. The platform utilizes a technique called "deep learning" which generates avatars speaking from a user generated script. Supposedly the videos can be created in just 10 minutes.

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

Hey #BCNMI
Here is an example of how AI generated media and deepfakes can be used to spread misinformation. In this case it is to promote Venezuelan President Maduro's political agenda.
https://t.co/bmvZppNMIF

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

@WSJBooks Based off the negative reactions from users, I doubt they will pul a marketing stunt like that again. Though Id be less upset if I were to get this album for free. March 17th!

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

Hey #BCNMI
Does anyone remember the release of U2's 2014 album "Songs of Innocence," that was automatically installed on 500 million iTunes accounts and couldnt be deleted?

https://t.co/6BSApTE3mL via @WSJBooks

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

@aashkaBC I thought texting a driving was dangerous. Imagine selfies/ CitiRokk and driving???

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

Hey #bcnmi
The AI chip market is heating up! Estimates show that ChatGPT requires 10,000 Nvidia graphic chips to run/train.
Generative AI is forecasted to add $20B a year to the chip market in the next 4 years.
https://t.co/DYNxbhLHOz

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

Hey #BCNMI
Preceding the release of 'Songs of Surrender' David Letterman visited Dublin Ireland to hang out with U2's Bono and The Edge. This visit will be airing as a documentary on #DisneyPlus and will be available on March 17, the same day as the album release.

[U2 @U2]

Let’s take it from the top. Stream Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman, an Original documentary special, March 17 on #DisneyPlus.

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

@BredahlMac I'll be seeing him this summer when he tours with Dead & Company

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

@billy_flem Great console for sure. I got one of these bad boys for Christmas in 2001!

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

Hey #bcnmi
This will be U2's first North American concert in almost 5 years!
They will be playing the first ever concert at MSG Sphere, the new globe shaped venue.
The sphere venue is state of the art, with seating up to 20,000 and 580,000 square feet of LED panels.

[Rolling Stone @RollingStone]

U2 officially announced on Super Bowl Sunday that they will stage concerts dedicated to 'Achtung Baby' to launch Las Vegas' new MSG Sphere https://t.co/l1yo3pifZp

[Ryan @RyanTConner]

#BCNMI
Not necessarily the qualities I would would look for in AI. Microsoft’s Bing has been acting very “human,” in the worst of ways as user report blatant lies, manipulation and acting “unhinged.” #Skynet https://t.co/4sws8uMS8G