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In a joint effort to combat the growing phenomenon of AI-based music forgeries in the industry, companies are working together.
Their main aim, though still in initial talks, is to develop a tool that would allow songs generated by artificial intelligence, emulating artists, to be created on legitimate grounds. 
Christie's Hosts Auction in Support of Psychedelic Research
"Cartography of the Soul" presents itself as both a tangible exhibition and an NFT online auction, offering viewers a journey through the labyrinth of the psyche. Adding a distinctive allure to the Christie's project is the portrayal of the artists' personal experiences with psychedelics in numerous works. 
NFT royalties on Ethereum hit an eye-popping 699,816 ETH, roughly translating to $1.8 billion. However, data analytics firm Nansen's deep-dive analysis points to an unsettling trend.
Despite sustained NFT volumes in 2023, royalties for this year only constitute 9.4% of the total payout, a stark contrast to 2022, which accounted for over 64% of the total ETH paid. The culprit behind this disparity is the downward trend in effective royalty rates, which fell from 2.5% in 2022 to a scant 0.6% by July 2023.
Some NFT projects such as Yuga Labs, behind popular initiatives like Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC), are among the few benefiting, receiving 9.4% of all royalties. 5 Thrilling NFT Debuts in Modern Art
Every month, the blockchain witnesses a flood of thousands of new NFTs birthed by artists, musicians, actors, and diverse creative minds. Amidst this creative deluge, it's easy to miss the sight of some particularly captivating conceptual pieces. Thankfully, you have Gagarin News at your service. 
AI Surrealism: An Emerging Frontier for Digital Artists
The confluence of Web3 and artificial intelligence: what might it yield? Digital artists delving into the distinctive potential of these groundbreaking technologies are blazing the trail for a genre dubbed as AI Surrealism. At its epicenter — an exhibition in the heart of New York City. 
A collaboration between the legendary magazine and NFT marketplace Snowcrash dubbed “GM: Daybreak Around the World” consists of pictures of sunrises. They were authored by 16 photographers and digital artists.
The limited edition collection features 1,888 NFTs – 16 images in 118 editions. Why 1,888? "It's a nod to Nat Geo's birth year."
The NFTs will cost 215 MATIC and will be sold via blind mint: users will only be able to see their NFTs after purchase. According to the creators, this approach will ensure fairness and enjoyable surprises. 
