Daily Crunch: Spotify says new AI DJ feature currently in beta testing ‘sounds incredibly realistic’

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• The beating continuesListening to music is becoming too smart for its own good. Spotify’s new feature, called “DJ,” is injecting some artificial intelligence into our music — something AI doesn’t have the power to do at this point — and claims to be very good at knowing what you want to listen to, so you can have it. A personalized music experience every time you touch the DJ button. It even gives you feedback on what you’re listening to. Sarah It has more.
• United States for victory: Mary Ann Just talk to Klarna founder and CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski and learn that the US is now a huge payments market. America has a clue how it surpassed Europe.
• Hey! Hey you! Get into my car: Uber has redesigned its app to create a simpler and more personalized experience for customers so it can offer all the ride-hailing giant has to offer. Rebecca He guides us through the changes.

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