Hacktivists Claim to Have Scraped 86 Million Spotify Music Files

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An activist group called Anna’s Archive claims to have scraped 86 million music files from Spotify, which they plan to release online, raising concerns about copyright infringement and the use of pirated music for AI training. Spotify confirmed the breach but stated it did not compromise their entire catalog and has taken measures to prevent further unauthorized access. The incident highlights ongoing debates over copyright laws and AI training data, with governments and industry stakeholders seeking balanced policies.
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