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Acclaimed Indie Rock Band Exits Spotify With Bold Political Statement
Deerhoof made the move following the news that Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has become chairman of an AI battle tech firm.
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Deerhoof to quit Spotify over CEO’s investment in arms firm
American band Deerhoof are removing their music from Spotify in protest at its CEO Daniel Ek’s recent investment in arms firm ...
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Indie Band Deerhoof Exits Spotify in Protest of CEO's AI Warfare Investment
Indie band Deerhoof quits Spotify over CEO Daniel Ek's investment in AI defense tech firm Helsing, prioritizing their ethical stance despite potential financial impacts.
Spotify’s CEO invests $1 billion into an AI military start-up — and musicians are fuming
Spotify’s billionaire CEO Daniel Ek is under heavy fire from artists and industry advocates after announcing a €600 million (A$1.07 bn AUD) investment into Helsing, a military tech start-up developing ...
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Spotify’s Billionaire CEO Daniel Ek Is Betting Big on Europe’s Defense Sector
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s investment firm led a $690 million round in Helsing, a leading European A.I. defense startup.
Spotify's Daniel Ek Leads $690 Million Bet On Defense AI Startup Helsing, Valued At $13.8 Billion As Europe Ramps Up Military Spending
Spotify Technology SA CEO Daniel Ek has positioned his investment firm at the forefront of Europe's defense tech boom, ...
‘We don't want our music killing people': Bay Area band leaves Spotify over CEO's AI weapons deal
San Francisco indie-rock band Deerhoof is pulling its music in protest of CEO Daniel Ek's $700 million investment in a ...
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Europe Building AI Army: Spotify Boss Sells Shares and Invests €600M
Spotify’s CEO has invested €600 million in an AI-powered military startup, giving Europe’s defence capabilities a significant ...