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According to a statement Spotify gave at news media they are not currently using this in their service, however they have not committed to never using this technology on their service.<ref>{{cite web |last=Heater |first=Alex |title=Spotify is patenting a surveillance system disguised as a music recommendation engine |url=https://www.soundguys.com/spotify-surveillence-patent-51768/ |website=SoundGuys |date=2021-04-14 |access-date=2025-06-16}}</ref>

===Price ~~Hikes~~ and Subscription Exploitation===

===Price Rises and Subscription Exploitation===

*Forced Price Increases:

::Under pressure from record labels (''e.g., Universal Music''), Spotify raised U.S. prices by 31% for duo plans and 25% for family plans (2023–2024). Similar ~~hikes~~ occurred in 50+ markets.

::Under pressure from record labels (''e.g., Universal Music''), Spotify raised U.S. prices by 31% for duo plans and 25% for family plans (2023–2024). Similar rises occurred in 50+ markets.

*Label Profit Extraction:

::Labels pushed ~~hikes~~ under the guise of "artist fairness," yet retained most revenue. For example, Universal’s streaming revenue grew 8.9% year-over-year in 2024.

::Labels pushed for price rises under the guise of "artist fairness," yet retained most revenue. For example, Universal’s streaming revenue grew 8.9% year-over-year in 2024.

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===Systemic Exploitation===

:Despite recent profitability, Spotify relies heavily on price ~~hikes~~, algorithmic manipulation and royalty suppression. These anti consumer practices come out of a profit-driven business model which prioritizes labels and shareholders over artists and listeners. The PFC program epitomizes Spotify's continued fight agianst musicians. Regulatory intervention—like the EU's antitrust actions—remains critical to force transparency and fairness.

:Despite recent profitability, Spotify relies heavily on price rises, algorithmic manipulation and royalty suppression. These anti consumer practices come out of a profit-driven business model which prioritizes labels and shareholders over artists and listeners. The PFC program epitomizes Spotify's continued fight agianst musicians. Regulatory intervention—like the EU's antitrust actions—remains critical to force transparency and fairness.

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 According to a statement Spotify gave at news media they are not currently using this in their service, however they have not committed to never using this technology on their service.<ref>{{cite web |last=Heater |first=Alex |title=Spotify is patenting a surveillance system disguised as a music recommendation engine |url=https://www.soundguys.com/spotify-surveillence-patent-51768/ |website=SoundGuys |date=2021-04-14 |access-date=2025-06-16}}</ref>
-===Price Hikes and Subscription Exploitation===
+===Price Rises and Subscription Exploitation===
 *Forced Price Increases:
-::Under pressure from record labels (''e.g., Universal Music''), Spotify raised U.S. prices by 31% for duo plans and 25% for family plans (2023–2024). Similar hikes occurred in 50+ markets.
+::Under pressure from record labels (''e.g., Universal Music''), Spotify raised U.S. prices by 31% for duo plans and 25% for family plans (2023–2024). Similar rises occurred in 50+ markets.
 *Label Profit Extraction:
-::Labels pushed hikes under the guise of "artist fairness," yet retained most revenue. For example, Universal’s streaming revenue grew 8.9% year-over-year in 2024.
+::Labels pushed for price rises under the guise of "artist fairness," yet retained most revenue. For example, Universal’s streaming revenue grew 8.9% year-over-year in 2024.
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 ===Systemic Exploitation===
-:Despite recent profitability, Spotify relies heavily on price hikes, algorithmic manipulation and royalty suppression. These anti consumer practices come out of a profit-driven business model which prioritizes labels and shareholders over artists and listeners. The PFC program epitomizes Spotify's continued fight agianst musicians. Regulatory intervention—like the EU's antitrust actions—remains critical to force transparency and fairness.
+:Despite recent profitability, Spotify relies heavily on price rises, algorithmic manipulation and royalty suppression. These anti consumer practices come out of a profit-driven business model which prioritizes labels and shareholders over artists and listeners. The PFC program epitomizes Spotify's continued fight agianst musicians. Regulatory intervention—like the EU's antitrust actions—remains critical to force transparency and fairness.
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