This week, I take a look at the surprisingly strong state of Google, Meta gets a new chief AI researcher, and more. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out this week’s Decoder episode about deepfakes and where they are headed.

Don't be fooled by the title: This surprise seventh studio album, his first in four years, is Justin's most expansive and ambitious work to date. Standout tracks from his ruminations on fame, marriage, and fatherhood include "Yukon," "Butterflies," "Way It Is," "Sweet Spot," and "Devotion." —Jessica Wang, Staff Writer

Justin Bieber addressed his instantly memed paparazzi moment on his new album 'Swag,' as well as sings about his devotion to wife Hailey and son Jack.

He] doesn’t particularly handle [fame] well,” a source close to he singer told Page Six, suggesting personal demons haunt the pop star and his young family.

Those estimates would yield a respectable debut, particularly given that Swag ’s week one numbers likely won’t include any physical sales. Justice, Bieber’s next-most-recent album, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart back in 2021 with 154,000 equivalent units, including 30,000 physical sales.

Justin Bieber released a new album, "Swag," on Friday, surprising fans with his seventh studio album hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. "Swag" is his first album since becoming a father last year, and his first since "Justice ...

Meanwhile, radio show 6PR Perth teased a tour in Australia, with hosts Millsy and Karl saying "rumor has it that with the release of his new album SWAG, pop icon Justin Bieber will announce an Australian tour… he will make his way to Perth."

The emotional takeaway is simple but striking: “SWAG” isn’t trying to impress — it’s trying to feel. It’s Bieber testing the limits of subtlety, of softness and of sound. And while it won’t be for everyone, that’s exactly why it needed to be released. It’s a quiet risk. But it’s one that lands.

New York rapper talks about his album Damaged Thoughts, his friendships with rap legends, and the influence of his incarcerated father on his work