Universal Music & TikTok's AI Deal, Spotify's New AI Tools, and OpenAI's Singapore Lab - Daily AI Brief #462
May 23, 2026 -
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In today's edition, Universal Music and TikTok have signed a licensing deal focused on AI, while Spotify introduces a new AI audiobook tool developed with ElevenLabs. Additionally, Trump has delayed an AI security order due to language issues.
Furthermore, Spotify has launched a studio app for podcast creation, and Mercury is now valued at $52 billion amid fintech growth. Orange and Iliad are leading a €10 billion bid for an AI data center in France, and Publicis Groupe has acquired LiveRamp for $2.2 billion.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, Universal Music and TikTok have signed a licensing deal focused on AI, while Spotify introduces a new AI audiobook tool developed with ElevenLabs. Additionally, Trump has delayed an AI security order due to language issues.
Furthermore, Spotify has launched a studio app for podcast creation, and Mercury is now valued at $52 billion amid fintech growth. Orange and Iliad are leading a €10 billion bid for an AI data center in France, and Publicis Groupe has acquired LiveRamp for $2.2 billion.
Universal Music and TikTok Sign AI-Focused Licensing Deal
Universal Music Group and TikTok have announced a new multi-year licensing agreement to enhance their partnership, focusing on marketing opportunities and protections against unauthorized AI-generated music. Read more
Spotify Introduces AI Audiobook Tool with ElevenLabs
Spotify has unveiled a new AI tool for self-publishing audiobooks on its platform, powered by ElevenLabs. The feature will enter beta in June 2026, initially supporting English. Read more
Trump Delays AI Security Order Over Language Issues
President Donald Trump has postponed an executive order on AI model evaluation due to concerns over its language and the absence of key tech CEOs. The order aimed to address AI security by requiring companies to share models with the government before release. Read more
Spotify Introduces Studio App for Podcast Creation
Spotify has launched a new desktop app called Studio by Spotify Labs, enabling users to create personal podcasts using their emails, calendars, and other personal data. The app, currently in research preview, features an AI agent for generating audio content and is available to select users in over 20 markets, positioning itself as a competitor to Google's NotebookLM. Read more
Mercury Valued at $52 Billion Amid Fintech and AI Growth
The fintech company Mercury has reached a valuation of $52 billion, highlighting its growth and the rising impact of AI startups in the fintech industry. Read more
Orange and Iliad Lead €10 Billion Bid for AI Data Center in France
A consortium including Orange and Iliad has bid for a €10 billion project to build an AI data center in France, supported by the EU to boost European AI infrastructure. Read more
Publicis Groupe Acquires LiveRamp for $2.2 Billion
French communications company Publicis Groupe has acquired US data platform LiveRamp for $2.2 billion. The acquisition aims to enhance Publicis's data co-creation and AI services. Read more
Anthropic and OpenAI Dominate AI Startup Revenues
A report highlights that Anthropic and OpenAI are responsible for 89% of the revenue among leading AI startups, generating nearly $80 billion annually. This raises concerns about the viability of smaller startups in the industry. Read more
Blackstone and Google Launch $5 Billion AI Infrastructure Venture
Blackstone has announced a $5 billion investment in a new AI infrastructure venture in collaboration with Google. The project aims to establish 500 megawatts of compute capacity by 2027, leveraging Google's technology to compete in the AI hardware sector. Read more
OpenAI Launches First Applied AI Lab in Singapore
OpenAI has opened its first Applied AI Lab outside the US in Singapore, with support from the Infocomm Media Development Authority. The lab will focus on AI deployment in various sectors and create over 200 technical roles. Read more
Harvey Launches AI Command Centre and Partners with DeepJudge
On May 21, 2026, Harvey unveiled the Command Centre to help law firms manage AI adoption, and announced a partnership with DeepJudge to enhance AI workflows in legal contexts. Read more
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