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Facebook is giving users more control over their algorithm; Deezer will soon let you filter out AI-generated music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spotify users on iOS 27 can now ask Siri to play music without having to say ‘on Spotify’; Meta releases its first frontier model, Muse Wonder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They cast the wrong lead in “Good Will Hunting,” apparently, because it’s Ben Affleck who is the secret genius, as it turns out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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