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  1. Mar 29

    Google DeepMind's Lyria 3 Pro

    Google DeepMind's Lyria 3 Pro moves AI music generation from short clips to full-length, structurally aware tracks. The model generates tracks up to three minutes long with explicit compositional controls for intros, verses, choruses, and bridges. This is a structural upgrade over the earlier Lyria family, which was optimized for 30-second clips with limited awareness of song form. Key capabilities: up to 3-minute generation with sustained harmonic and rhythmic coherencestructural markers (intro, verse, chorus, bridge) as first-class prompt inputsmultimodal conditioning via text, tempo, time-aligned lyrics, and imagesSynthID watermarking on every generated outputThe deployment footprint is equally notable. Lyria 3 Pro is available simultaneously through the Gemini API, Vertex AI, Google Vids, the Gemini app, and ProducerAI. This is a platform-wide rollout targeting developers, enterprise users, and individual creators in parallel. Artist mimicry is explicitly blocked, outputs are filtered against copyrighted content, and the model is trained exclusively on licensed material. These guardrails position it as a production-ready tool rather than an unconstrained generator. Source: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/lyria-3-pro/ All my links: https://linktr.ee/learnbydoingwithsteven #AIMusic #Lyria3Pro #GoogleDeepMind #GenerativeAI #MusicGeneration #GeminiAPI #VertexAI #SynthID #ResponsibleAI #MusicTech #learnbydoingwithsteven

  2. Mar 27

    The integration of Ollama into Visual Studio Code via GitHub Copilot Chat

    The integration of Ollama into Visual Studio Code via GitHub Copilot Chat represents a major advancement for local-first AI development as of March 2026. This development allows engineering teams to leverage locally-hosted large language models directly within their primary coding environment, addressing critical needs for data privacy and operational autonomy. Technical analysis of the integration reveals direct support for local models like Qwen3-Coder and DeepSeek-Coder-V2. Key operational modes, including Agent Mode and Plan Mode, provide a structured approach to AI-assisted software engineering. Agent Mode enables autonomous task resolution, while Plan Mode ensures complex implementation strategies are vetted prior to code modification. The primary benefits of this transition to local execution include enhanced data sovereignty, significant cost reductions through the elimination of token-based API fees, and consistent performance regardless of internet connectivity. For organizations handling sensitive intellectual property, this local-first architecture provides a secure path for AI integration. Key Takeaways: Native Ollama support in GitHub Copilot Chat model picker.Autonomous agent capabilities using local LLM inference.Offline reliability and zero per-token API costs.All my links: https://linktr.ee/learnbydoingwithsteven #learnbydoingwithsteven #Ollama #VSCode #LocalLLM #AI #Copilot #SoftwareEngineering #DataPrivacy #OpenSource #GitHubCopilot #TechNews2026 #CodingAssistant

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