Spotify Launches AI Chatbot for Premium Users in Select Countries

Spotify introduces an AI chatbot for Premium users in the US, Ireland, and Sweden, enhancing music interaction. New York imposes a one-year moratorium on large data centers to assess environmental impacts. DeepSeek considers a new funding round, targeting a $71 billion valuation to expand AI infrastructure. IBM faces a stock slump after missing Q2 forecasts, while Australia plans a centralized Office of AI. Germany rules on Google's AI content under media law, and Meta faces a lawsuit over AI-driven layoffs. DeepSeek eyes a China IPO in 2027.