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The integration of artificial intelligence into classical music, exemplified by the AI-completed Beethoven’s 10th symphony, sparks debate about technology’s role in human creativity. While AI offers innovative avenues for composition, performance, and accessibility, it also raises questions about emotional depth, ethical concerns, and the future of human artistry in a rapidly evolving musical landscape.

Venture capital firm Sequoia Capital is set to invest in Anthropic, the AI startup behind the Claude language models, as part of a massive $25 billion funding round valuing the company at $350 billion. This move is notable given Sequoia’s existing investments in rival AI firms like OpenAI and xAI, signaling a strategic shift in venture capital’s approach to the rapidly expanding AI market.