I opened Spotify this morning to be greeted by a modal popup with a “sponsored recommendation”.

Why am I seeing ads if I’m already paying for the premium plan!? 😑

  • rubikcuber@feddit.uk
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    11 months ago

    If you’re not paying you are the product. If you ARE paying you are STILL the product. This is how big tech works.

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      11 months ago

      You become the product with name, address, and payment details attached to the account for improved demographic data for them to collect. Win win.