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flag Spotify's 2025 Wrapped age feature misjudged users' ages based on music tastes, drawing criticism for inaccuracy and flawed algorithms.

flag Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped introduced a "Listening Age" feature that estimates users’ ages based on music preferences, sparking widespread confusion and humor. flag Many users reported wildly inaccurate results, with some in their 30s and 40s labeled as much older—up to 79—due to listening to older music or niche genres, while others, including longtime fans of modern hits, were assigned unrealistically young ages. flag Critics argue the algorithm misinterprets listening habits, overvaluing older tracks or failing to account for diverse, non-linear music consumption. flag Spotify’s playful social media engagement amplified backlash, with users calling the metric a flawed "logic error" that reflects algorithmic limitations more than real taste.

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