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Future-Proofing Generative Music: Global Copyright Exchange (GCX) Unveils New Clean Catalog for Ethical AI Training

Future-Proofing Generative Music: Global Copyright Exchange (GCX) Unveils New Clean Catalog for Ethical AI Training

Ideal for text-to-music, GCX’s huge data set is 100% cleared, culturally diverse, and ready to train the next generation of generative music AI.

For AI to do right by the music, it needs to be trained on datasets that honor copyrights. Yet most existing datasets have unclear provenance, mixing copyright-free and copyrighted music and overemphasizing certain geographical regions and genres.

GCX, a new subsidiary of music licensing agency Rightsify, has created the world’s largest ready-to-go datasets that span the globe and are completely cleared. For its millions of tracks— hundreds of year’s worth of audio—GCX provides robust metadata with more than 400 parameters. Leading the pack, it has already licensed several customers, from startups to established tech companies, ready to deploy a more ethical, worry-free approach to AI training music.

“We saw a profound need for quality datasets that will allow AI music companies to train, grow, and scale their products without worrying about copyright infringement and all the future liabilities that come with it,” explains Alex Bestall, founder of Rightsify. “We also knew that the more detailed metadata, the better, when it comes to training the next generation of models. GCX provides both.”

Rightsify has been a successful player in B2B music for a decade, specializing in background music licensing and providing curated music for thousands of shops, hotels, airport lounges, and other businesses around the world. For these customers, the company had created music featuring nearly every instrument and genre imaginable, from pianos and kotos to lofi synths, and held all the copyrights to the catalog. Last but not least, it has metadata that describes everything from BPM to mood to chord progressions, making this music the perfect raw material for AI training.

Now, these datasets are available to AI developers, music companies looking to train custom models, and innovators outside of music who are laying the groundwork for products that embrace audio. “GCX aims to shape a new era in music, providing AI companies with licensed datasets to enable legal commercial release of AI music,” says Bestall. “This is our vision for an ethical and innovative future.”

About GCX

Global Copyright Exchange (GCX) by Rightsify provides a comprehensive and compliant dataset licensing framework to developers, music and entertainment companies, and anyone else looking to train generative AI ethically. With more than one hundred years of copyright-cleared music in a wide range of genres, GCX is the only “clean” catalog with the robust metadata to support training of text-to-music and other AI music models. For more information, go to www.gcx.co.

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Fashion With a Purpose: Elemental’s Coffee Grounds Fabric Redefines Sustainable Style

Fashion With a Purpose: Elemental’s Coffee Grounds Fabric Redefines Sustainable Style

Redefining Fashion Sustainably: Elemental’s Coffee Shirt – 100% Sustainable Apparel Crafted From Used Coffee Grounds and Recycled Plastic Bottles. Elevate Your Style With the Eco-Conscious Shirt that Reduces Waste and Embodies Sustainable Fashion.

Fashion With a Purpose: Elemental’s Coffee Grounds Fabric Redefines Sustainable Style
Elemental Coffee Shirt

Coffee Shirt is crafted from used coffee grounds and recycled plastic bottles

Elemental has always been at the forefront of creating innovative, eco-friendly products that enrich people’s lives. While we are best known for our pioneering drinkware and lifestyle products, we’re excited to announce our latest offering – the Elemental Coffee Shirt. This cutting-edge type of garment is a testament to our commitment to promoting sustainable and eco-friendly practices in all aspects of life. Crafted from a unique blend of renewable materials of 50% coffee grounds and 50% recycled bottles, the Elemental Coffee Shirt is a durable and comfortable garment that looks great and contributes to a more sustainable future. 

“We believe that fashion can be both fashionable and sustainable. With our eco-friendly apparel products, we’re not just making a statement, we’re taking action toward a greener future. Our commitment to the environment is woven into every thread of our garments, and we hope that our customers will join us in making a positive impact on the world,” said Seth Inyang, Co-Founder of Elemental.

Why should everyone be thrilled to wear it? Coffee shirt’s coffee grounds absorb odors your body produces throughout the day. The fabric consistently transfers moisture from the skin to its outer surface, allowing for quicker drying. Compared to cotton, Coffee Shirt sustainable technology provides 3x more odor control. The fabric clothing can effectively improve drying efficiency by 50% compared to other commonly used fabrics. Also, it provides 5x more UV protection. Lastly, it has a sustainable yarn that can cool down human skin temperature by about 1 to 2oC compared to common fabrics.

Moreover, the Elemental Coffee Shirt is not only eco-friendly and high-quality but also stylish, versatile, and affordable. It can be worn as a casual shirt or dressed up for a more formal occasion, making it a perfect addition to any wardrobe.

About Elemental: 

Elemental was founded in 2016 by Vinh Lieu and Seth. It has launched a groundbreaking new apparel line featuring dress shirts made from innovative used coffee grounds and recycled water bottles, in addition to sustainable drinkware products they’re known for. By creating high-quality products from eco-friendly materials, Elemental is taking action toward a greener future while providing customers with top-notch goods. Through its commitment to sustainability, Elemental has found a way to benefit both people and the planet.

For more information, visit www.liveelemental.com today.

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Gwen Nguyen

Marketing Director

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6577774179

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The Picerne Group Announces Wellness Partnership With Fitness Guru Harley Pasternak

The Picerne Group Announces Wellness Partnership With Fitness Guru Harley Pasternak

Renowned celebrity fitness trainer and nutritionist to re-imagine fitness facilities and wellness programming for Picerne Residential’s nearly 2,000 units across the United States.

The Picerne Group Announces Wellness Partnership With Fitness Guru Harley Pasternak
Harley Pasternak

Nutrition Expert & Celebrity Trainer

The Picerne Group is elated to announce a new wellness partnership with celebrity fitness trainer Harley Pasternak.

A division of The Picerne Group, Picerne Residential is a leader in multi-family luxury, lifestyle residences known for enhancing the residential experience with bespoke offerings, intuitive floor plans, and personalized service. And this new partnership will continue to do just that. 

Pasternak has been strategically brought on board to enhance the residential fitness experience through innovative fitness facility designs and wellness-inspired programming across the Picerne Residential’s 2,000 units across Southern California.

“The new gyms will prioritize resident’s health and well-being — which has never been more important,” says Picerne Group’s founder, president and chairman of the board Kenneth Picerne. “We’ve always been at the forefront of change, constantly responding to our evolving market and fitness is no different. That is why we are making this commitment to our residents.”

Pasternak comes with over 30 years of experience in designing some of the most innovative fitness facilities in the world, has published seven best-selling fitness and nutrition books, and has worked with the likes of Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Megan Fox, and Ariana Grande. His designs focus on the end-user experience and include “best in class” for each category of equipment. 

As the Picerne Group’s new Fitness Advisor, Pasternak will also advise on how residents can approach full-body fitness — whether working out in the newly redesigned gym or at home in the comfort of their luxury apartment. Residents will see this evolution come to life over the next few months with direct insights from Pasternak to residents at One Uptown Newport Luxury Residences in Newport, CA; Blu Laguna Nigel Apartment Homes in Laguna Nigel, CA; and Kaia South Bay Apartments in Lomita, CA.

About Picerne Residential

Picerne Residential is an entity of The Picerne Group. Founded in 1988 by Kenneth Picerne, The Picerne Group is an investment company with platforms in land acquisition, entitlement, and luxury apartment development. For more information, please visit www.picernegroup.com.

About Harley Pasternak

Harley Pasternak is a world-renowned fitness and nutrition authority, celebrity personal trainer, and New York Times bestselling author whose books include 5-Factor Fitness, 5 Factor Diet, and The Body Reset. Widely recognized for his innovative approach to full-body fitness, Pasternak will assess and improve existing fitness facilities as well as create new unique fitness facilities at Picerne properties. 

As an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, Pasternak holds a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto and an Honors Degree in Kinesiology from University of Western Ontario. He is also certified by The American College of Sports Medicine and The Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology.  

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Peter Humig

EVP Picerne Residential

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949-267-1521

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25 French MPs and 4 Animal Welfare Associations Jointly Promote ‘International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats’

25 French MPs and 4 Animal Welfare Associations Jointly Promote ‘International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats’

25 French MPs and 4 Animal Welfare Associations Jointly Promote ‘International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats’
Corinne Vignon

French MP Corinne Vignon (middle)

Recently, 25 members of the French National Assembly sent a joint open letter to President Emmanuel Macron, urging the promotion of legislation in France to ban the consumption of dogs and cats. They called for the signing of the “International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats” advocated by the World Dog Alliance, supporting the global movement to ban the eating of dogs and cats and collaborating with countries worldwide to put an end to the issue of dog and cat meat.

The joint letter was led by Member of Parliament Corinne Vignon. Corinne Vignon spent 10 years in Costa Rica managing an ecotourism complex and developing a national marine park, an experience that led her to commit to protecting animals. She then became involved in French politics at a local level. She was first elected as a Member of Parliament in June 2017, and was re-elected in June 2022. In December 2022, Corinne Vignon became the Head of the Animal Welfare Research Group of the National Assembly.

Thanks to her leadership and endorsement, the open letter gathered the support of heavyweight MPs, including former Minister Joël Giraud, as well as the four most influential animal welfare organizations in France. This collaboration between MPs and animal welfare organizations demonstrates a unified effort to address the issue at both the legislative and grassroots levels.

The joint efforts of the World Dog Alliance and local animal welfare organizations in France have yielded positive results. The recent joint letter signed by 25 French MPs reflects the growing recognition of the need to address the cruel practice of eating dogs and cats. The MPs are urging President Macron to take action by supporting the “International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.” This convention, proposed by the World Dog Alliance, aims to establish a global consensus on ending the consumption of these animals and collaborating with other countries to tackle the issue.

The involvement of influential MPs, such as Corinne Vignon and Joël Giraud, in this joint initiative adds weight to the cause. Corinne Vignon, in particular, has a strong track record of advocating for animal welfare and has previously supported bills to protect animals and strengthen sanctions against abusers. Her leadership and dedication make her a valuable ally for the World Dog Alliance in rallying support within the National Assembly.

The World Dog Alliance continues to work tirelessly to advance the cause of animal welfare and promote the ban on eating dogs and cats worldwide. With the support of passionate individuals, organizations, and lawmakers, progress is being made to end this practice and protect the lives of these vulnerable animals.

Within a span of less than six months, the anti-dog and cat meat movement in France has made significant strides. France has become the first country, post-pandemic, to successfully garner support through a joint letter signed by 25 MPs, representing various political parties. This achievement is remarkable in the history of animal welfare in France and reflects a consensus among political parties to drive the implementation of the “International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.”

While France is just one stop in the European campaign of the World Dog Alliance, activities in Germany and Norway are also progressing rapidly. As a leading country in the European Union, France’s support will have a substantial impact on other EU member states, potentially creating a ripple effect and sparking a new wave of dog and cat meat bans across the continent.

The World Dog Alliance, in collaboration with its partners and supporters, will continue to work tirelessly to promote animal welfare, raise awareness about the issue of consuming dogs and cats, and advocate for the universal adoption of the “International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.” Together, we can strive for a world where the inhumane practice of consuming these beloved animals is eradicated.

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