The Algorithmic Underbelly: Unveiling Spotify's Content Manipulation Tactics
[Technical Overview] The current discourse surrounding Spotify reveals significant concerns about its content delivery mechanisms. At the heart of these concerns lies a sophisticated interplay of algorithms designed not solely for user satisfaction, but also for optimizing profitability. This involves curating content based on a combination of user listening habits, contractual obligations with record labels, and increasingly, the strategic incorporation of AI-generated music. The technical challenge for Spotify is to maintain user engagement while minimizing royalty payments....