That episode, produced by West Point, talked about AI framework in its nuanced digital forms, connecting author August Cole’s vision of the future of trendlines within the context of the future of conflict, and the role developing technologies such as software and robotics may play in relation to the possible future of war. One podcast, Modern War Institute, gave an eerily close-to-home discussion about the presence of AI, technology, and its human relationship with war on an episode from last month entitled “ The Robotic Revolution is Already Here.” While the program tiptoed around the real world elements of AI, a listener in the know might be able to pick up on some curious overlaps with Spotify’s real world investments. Spotify also hosts podcasts discussing several elements of military affairs from history, strategy and military technology. However, the support doesn’t stop with direct investments. The scale of Ek’s investment in Helsing cuts deep to artists operating within Spotify’s payment distribution model. 2 percent of Spotify’s revenue” “went mainly towards royalty payments towards music rightsholders and other fees”, the payout to individual artists who do not have big names are often miniscule. Why would the CEO of a company whose purpose was to provide instant access to music use its profits to fund efforts of war? Although a report by Marie Charlotte Götting published on Statista stated that in 2021, 73. Helsing’s AI technology is reported to assist with battlefield operations, helping to identify and assess multiple collected forms of data via sensors in order to assemble a picturesque viewpoint which military agents could then use at their discretion.Įk was eager to show off his red hands in the war machine, stating that he was proud to make the deal, “to partner with teams like Helsing.” He also raved about the company, stating that the deal was, ”ambitious, ethical, & driven by a mission to help build a thriving society.” In November 2021, it was announced that Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek’s investment company Prima Materia had invested € 100 million ($ 114 million USD) in Helsing, an artificial intelligence company based out of Europe that assists in military technological ventures. Unbeknownst to most users, Spotify has a secret endeavor - the support of the military-industrial complex.
Joe Rogan may have made many misleading, racist and transphobic comments on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, but his language isn’t the only battle being fought on the streaming audio service. In the music streaming wars, no one wins.
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