Spotify and other Big Tech players claim they are simply providing a platform for people’s opinions. Platform or publisher?Īt the crux of the problem is the question of whether social media providers are platforms or publishers. Has Spotify fulfilled its duty of care to customers? If it applies the rules as stated, provides listeners with links to trustworthy information, and refuses to let controversial yet profitable content creators off the hook, this is certainly a move in the right direction. They are comprehensive and proactive in helping to make content creators aware of the lines that must not be crossed, while allowing for freedom of expression within these constraints. In response to the controversy, Spotify also publicly shared its rules of engagement. Spotify has a moral obligation to restrict speech that damages the public interest. When what is being advocated is likely to cause harm or loss of life, a line has been crossed. Does it go far enough?įreedom of expression is important, but so is prevention of harm. In that role, it is important to me that we don’t take on the position of being content censor while also making sure that there are rules in place and consequences for those who violate them.
We know we have a critical role to play in supporting creator expression while balancing it with the safety of our users. But he stopped short of pledging to remove misinformation outright. Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek has since promised to tag controversial COVID-related content with links to a “hub” containing trustworthy information. Neil Young’s ultimatum to Spotify shows streaming platforms are now a battleground where artists can leverage power Spotify made its choice: the Joe Rogan Experience is still on the air, while Young’s music is gone, along with Joni Mitchell and Nils Lofgren, who removed their content in solidarity. Rock legend Neil Young issued an ultimatum that Spotify could broadcast Rogan or Young, but not both.
There were widespread calls for Spotify to deplatform Rogan and his interviewees.
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