Five Indie Bands Quit Spotify After Founder's AI Weapons Tech Investment

Five indie bands have recently left Spotify, sparked by founder Daniel Ek’s investment in a German defense company specializing in AI weapons, which they oppose. This exodus reflects broader artist dissatisfaction with Spotify’s business practices, including low royalties and controversial changes to its streaming model, prompting a reconsideration of music consumption.

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