Musicians Boycott Spotify Over CEO's Investment and AI Concerns
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A wave of musicians, including indie bands and well-known artists, are leaving Spotify in protest of CEO Daniel Ek's investments in Helsing, an AI defense company, citing concerns over ethics, sound quality, and fair compensation, and are seeking alternative ways to distribute and monetize their music.
Topics:entertainment#ai-defense-investments#artists-protest#ceo-daniel-ek#music#music-industry#spotify
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