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Feb 10, 2026 AI training transparency bills and how they could force companies to publish copyrighted data used for models. Spotify’s record user and revenue surge and a leadership shift toward profitability. Paramount’s sweetened bid to outmaneuver Netflix in a blockbuster studio takeover. New social media and platform moves from BlueSky, YouTube, India and Russia that reshape content rules and features.
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Spotify Scales With Free And Paid Strategy
- Spotify reached 751 million monthly active users and 290 million subscribers, showing scale across free and paid tiers.
- New co-CEOs prioritize profitability via price increases and better free-tier options to diversify revenue.
CLEAR Act Targets Training Data Transparency
- Senators introduced the CLEAR Act requiring AI firms to disclose copyrighted works used for training before release, with retroactive application.
- The bill mandates a public database and civil penalties for nondisclosure but stops short of forcing licensing.
Congress Probes App Removals And Platform Influence
- The House Judiciary Committee sought DOJ communications with Apple and Google over removal of immigration-tracking apps taken down in October.
- Representative Raskin framed the takedowns as potential government influence over platform moderation.