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flag Spotify buys WhoSampled, adds SongDNA and expanded credits amid artist backlash over CEO’s defense tech ties.

flag Spotify has acquired WhoSampled, a music database tracking samples and covers, and introduced SongDNA, a new feature using its data to highlight musical influences. flag The company is also expanding its song credits to include all contributors like session musicians and engineers. flag The WhoSampled platform will remain independent. flag This follows backlash from artists including Massive Attack and Godspeed You! flag Black Emperor, who removed their music over concerns about CEO Daniel Ek’s investments in a defense tech firm using AI for military purposes.

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