Daily Tech Headlines Spotify Founder Daniel Ek Is Stepping Down As CEO - DTH
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Sep 30, 2025 Daniel Ek is transitioning from Spotify's CEO to executive chairman, allowing co-CEOs to take the reins. CoreWeave has struck a hefty $14 billion deal with Meta for computing prowess. OpenAI is reportedly crafting a new app aiming to generate short AI-driven videos akin to TikTok. Plus, Google Drive is rolling out AI protection against ransomware, and Imgur has restricted access in the UK due to age verification issues. A flurry of innovations and legal maneuvers wrap up the latest tech landscape.
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Leadership Shift At Spotify
- Daniel Ek will step down as Spotify CEO and become executive chairman while formalizing an existing leadership structure.
- Spotify has been profitable for over a year, allowing Ek to focus on long-term vision.
Co-CEO Transition
- Two internal executives, Gustav Söderström and Alex Nordström, will serve as co-CEOs replacing Ek.
- The change formalizes an existing operating structure rather than a sudden overhaul.
Huge Meta-CoreWeave Deal
- CoreWeave struck a large deal with Meta to supply AI-focused compute, reflecting surging infrastructure demand.
- CoreWeave shares rose by about 12% after the announcement.