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How a Canadian's AI hoax duped the media and propelled a 'band' to streaming success | CBC News

A Canadian who duped journalists in an elaborate hoax involving Spotify, AI and a suspicious rock band says he apologizes to anyone hurt by his experiment but that it’s been “too fascinating” to turn away from.

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/ai-band-hoax-velvet-sundown-1.7575874

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