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Deerhoof to Pull Music From Spotify: ‘We Don’t Want Our Success Tied to AI Battle Tech’
The band Deerhoof will remove music from Spotify due to CEO Daniel Ek's work with the defense tech company Helsing on 'AI battle tech.'
The indie rock stalwarts Deerhoof announced their intention to remove their catalog from Spotify on Monday (June 30) because of CEO Daniel Ek ‘s investments in defense technology. “As Europe rapidly strengthens its defence capabilities in response to evolving geopolitical challenges, there is an urgent need for investments in advanced technologies that ensure its strategic autonomy and security readiness,” he said in a statement. “We also understand that other artists and labels do rely on Spotify for a bigger chunk of their income,” the band wrote, “and don’t judge those who can’t make the same move in the short term.”
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