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Toby, what do you think about how the music industry is reckoning with AI? Well, I reckon it's been a doozy. That response is exactly why Morning Brew partnered with PwC to create a new podcast called The Intelligence Shift. It was made to help industry leaders understand what's happening around AI, why it matters, and what to do about it. Hosted by PwC's chief AI officer, Dan Priest, this eight-episode series skips the noisy hype and gets right to what really matters to business leaders. A top tier roster of guests joins Priest to share real stories and real lessons learned. Topics range from AI in the music industry to HR's use of AI and scouting top talent. Hear the stories for yourself. Tune into The Intelligence Shift wherever you get your podcasts.

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