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Spotify has set out an agenda for how “governments in partnership with industry” could address some of the issues in streaming, including demands around metadata and leaky royalty pipes, as well as calls around AI and streaming fraud. It also once again sets out its opposition to streaming levies…

Spotify’s new Istanbul office will be open by the end of June. The streaming service committed to have an office there last year after receiving scrutiny and criticism from Turkish regulators and politicians. It says the new office “demonstrates our long-term commitment to Türkiye’s music ecosystem”…

Spotify has rejigged its subscription products in five markets, including India, introducing a Lite and Platinum tier. The higher priced tier includes access to higher-quality audio and Spotify’s AI DJ, already available with standard subscriptions elsewhere, but also provides access for three users…