Artists Boycott Spotify Over CEO's Military Ties and Business Practices
TL;DR
A growing number of indie artists are leaving Spotify in protest of CEO Daniel Ek's ties to the defense company Helsing, citing ethical concerns over military tech investments and AI weaponry, with notable bands like King Gizzard and Deerhoof leading the exodus to advocate for ethical practices in the music industry.
- Here Are the Artists Who Have Ditched Spotify Over Its CEO’s Military Tech Ties Rolling Stone
- Musicians keep leaving Spotify in protest of CEO's defense investments NPR
- Seattle musicians organize to boycott Spotify over AI and CEO investments KNKX
- Yet more artists announce Spotify boycott over demonetised music, AI fakes and Daniel Ek's defence investments completemusicupdate.com
- Spotify Underpaying Artist, and Its Shady Investments The Rampage Online
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