I can't sign up to that, so I've already unsubscribed and now plan to take all my music down from Spotify We believe in music as a powerful tool for peace, otherwise it's a complete contradiction of our music philosophy.' Speaking to Resident Advisor, Sangita added, 'AI means using computers to process information a hundred times faster so they accurately deliver a higher kill ratio.

Music is NOT War! Just wrong on every level. Artists and music lovers must not support the military #AI industry! Register your anger at the #Spotify involvement in sponsorship of Arms Corporations. #BoycottSPOTIFY now! Cancel your subscription today. Music is NOT War! Just wrong on every level.'

Last month Spotify CEO Daniel Ek announced his €100 million investment in AI defence technology company Helsing - a British-German company that has sold technology to the British, German and French militaries.Īs Resident Advisor reports, on top of the investment, Ek will join Helsing's board, and Helsing's AI technology will be used for 'defence and national security', and will 'support militaries in battlefield assessment operations,' according to Mixmag.įollowing Ek's investment, artists have criticised the move, and are encouraging Spotify users to cancel their subscriptions and move away from the streaming giant using the #BoycottSpotify hashtag.Ĭomposer and producer Darren Sangita wrote on Twitter, '#BoycottSPOTIFY now! Cancel your subscription today.

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