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Spotify’s new feature mirrors similar efforts from its rivals. Apple Music’s “Replay” offers monthly insights into top songs, artists, albums, and genres, while YouTube Music’s “Recap” delivers personalised summaries four times a year.

Spotify rolls out new AI protections to combat deepfakes, spam, and deceptive music uploads

With AI making it easier to mass-produce tracks, spam uploads have ballooned. Spotify says it removed over 75 million spammy tracks in the past year alone.

Spotify bets on India for next phase of growth amid leadership change

Spotify founder Daniel Ek described his own evolution from CEO to executive chairman as moving from "being a player to a coach". He will now focus on the company's major strategic decisions and long-term strategy.

Spotify appoints two new co-CEOs as founder Daniel Ek transitions to chairman in Jan 2026

Spotify founder Daniel Ek said he will focus on the “long arc” of the audio streaming service and help create companies that tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time.

Spotify rolls out new AI policies with music disclosures, spam filters, and stricter impersonation rules

Spotify says it removed 75 million "spammy tracks" over the past year but will not penalise artists who use AI responsibly.

Spotify finally brings lossless audio at no extra cost to users but there's a catch

For everyday listeners, the difference will be negligible unless you’re running high-end speakers or headphones. However, the ceiling gives Spotify room to launch a more premium “deluxe” tier later if it wants to chase audiophiles with deeper pockets.

Spotify rolls out messaging to boost social interaction within the app

Until now, Spotify users have shared links to music and podcasts mainly via other platforms. The new feature encourages interaction within the app.

Spotify will now allow users to DM each other: Story in 5 points

Spotify has introduced direct messaging inside its app, allowing users to chat, share songs, and revisit past recommendations without leaving the platform.

Spotify subscription to get more expensive in some countries: All the details

Spotify’s Co-President and Chief Business Officer Alex Norstrom said the company is targeting one billion users and is investing heavily in new services.

Spotify Premium gets costlier in India with price hike of up to 28%

Spotify’s first price hike in India comes amid the audio streaming service's broader efforts to improve margins and achieve long-term profitability.

Spotify confirms it will raise prices for Premium subscribers: Key details

This price adjustment will impact subscribers in regions including South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific.

How Spotify is rewiring for AI era to supercharge personalisation? Top executive explains

Spotify’s AI DJ and AI Playlist features signal the audio streaming giant's broader effort to tap generative AI for next-level personalisation.

Spotify nears 700 million users but swings to quarterly loss in Q2 2025

Higher expenses related to employees, professional services, marketing, and so-called social charges pushed Spotify to a $100 million loss in Q2 2025.

Hit Indie band Velvet Sundown, with over 1 million Spotify fans, admits: 'We’re AI'

Experts have long warned about the dangers of AI-image, video and music generators blurring the lines between the real and fake.

Spotify’s Android Auto app gets a smarter makeover with offline mode and jam support

The redesigned Spotify interface brings a cleaner layout, a dedicated Search button, and — perhaps most notably — support for Spotify Jam on the car display.

Taylor Swift's albums receive copyrights on Apple Music and Spotify after she won back ownership

Swifties celebrate as music streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify update copyrights to Taylor Swift after she won back the ownership of her first six albums. The actress was in a legal battle with Scooter Braun for years.

Move over, Siri and Alexa as Spotify DJ can now take your music requests

While it’s still in beta — and won’t cater to non-music asks like podcasts or audiobooks — the update marks a major leap in personalized audio.

Spotify dodges ‘Apple tax’, can now push external payments on iOS app

Spotify called the change a milestone and a fresh start for developers seeking a fairer mobile marketplace.

Spotify boosts ad offerings in India with Ad Exchange launch

Spotify's Ad Exchange launch in India follows a six-month pilot in partnership with The Trade Desk in the United States and Canada.

Spotify may introduce a premium plan with extra benefits: What to expect

The streaming giant originally announced its HiFi audio tier in 2021, but several delays have postponed its release. It could finally be rolled out in 2025.

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek: Confident India will be a substantial business in the long term

Spotify reported its first full year of profitability in 2024 since its launch in 2008. Daniel Ek stated that 2025 will be the year of 'accelerated execution,' with a focus on doubling down on music-related experiences.

Spotify HR head defends its work-from-anywhere policy: No need to treat staff like 'children'

'People who work here tend to love music,' Spotify’s chief human resources officer Katarina Berg said. 'We try to find things that make people want to come into the office rather than forcing them to.'

Spotify users find pornographic content in search results

Some of these videos were uploaded as podcasts, with one account featuring a mix of erotic audio and sexually graphic videos.

Spotify Wrapped 2024 helps people discover their music taste with an AI touch

Spotify is partnering with Google's AI note taking tool NotebookLM to create a personalised AI-powered podcast in certain markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

‘You can’t treat them like…’Spotify HR head on why employees don’t have to work from office,

"Spotify’s HR head explains the company’s Work-From-Anywhere policy, contrasting it with tech giants like Apple and Amazon, which have stricter office return policies. Spotify believes flexibility fosters better work-life balance."