Xiu Xiu is in the process of removing their music from Spotify, citing procedural complications but promising completion soon. They criticized Spotify for using music revenue to finance military AI technologies via Prima Materia, an investment fund led by Spotify's CEO. Prima Materia invested 600 million euros in Helsing, a defense company specializing in AI for military decisions. This decision aligns with Deerhoof's recent announcement to leave Spotify for similar reasons, condemning the platform’s involvement in military investment.
Xiu Xiu are planning to remove their music from Spotify due to procedural complications, with a completion expected soon. They expressed gratitude for support and patience.
Xiu Xiu asserted that Spotify uses music money to invest in AI war drones, referencing Prima Materia's funding in defense company Helsing, which is involved in military AI.
Prima Materia, founded by Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek, has invested heavily in Helsing, amounting to 600 million euros, focusing on AI for military applications.
Deerhoof also plans to withdraw music from Spotify, aligning their reasons with Xiu Xiu's condemnation of the platform's investment strategies involving military technology.
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