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Lorde criticises Spotify's new 'About the Song' AI feature, raising wider questions about who controls the narrative around creative work on algorithm-driven streaming platforms.
Spotify says it paid $11B to the music industry in 2025 and continues positioning its data around payouts and discovery.
Spotify has introduced a beta-style feature so artists can add context—story, credits, meaning—directly around the track.
Spotify has raised subscription pricing in additional markets, reinforcing that streaming is in ARPU optimization mode.