The legendary British group decided to pull their entire catalogue from Spotify this week, marking a rare move for such a well-known act and amplifying an industry-wide debate over ethical responsibility in music streaming.
The band’s decision came after news surfaced that Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek had invested a huge sum in Helsing, a company that develops artificial intelligence software for military purposes and manufactures military drones. Ek’s venture capital fund provided significant backing to Helsing, drawing intense criticism from artists troubled by the relationship between music profits and weapons tech.
