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Deerhoof Withdraws Music from Spotify Over AI Concerns

6/30/2025

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Deerhoof is taking a bold stand by pulling their entire catalog from Spotify, citing CEO Daniel Ek's connections to Helsing, a firm creating AI military technology. The band voiced their frustration over Spotify's meager payouts and raised alarms about the moral dilemmas posed by AI in warfare, while also recognizing the struggles faced by fellow artists dependent on the platform.

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Deerhoof is taking a bold stand by pulling their entire catalog from Spotify, citing CEO Daniel Ek's connections to Helsing, a firm creating AI military technology. The band voiced their frustration over Spotify's meager payouts and raised alarms about the moral dilemmas posed by AI in warfare, while also recognizing the struggles faced by fellow artists dependent on the platform.