Spotify's announcement of $11 billion in royalty payments marks a pivotal moment in music industry economics, yet the figure masks deep tensions over artist compensation, market power, and the sustainability of streaming's micro-payment model in supporting creative careers.
SpaceX's Starlink is demanding millions in state broadband subsidies while refusing to guarantee that residents will actually subscribe to its service. The conflict reveals fundamental tensions between corporate interests and public accountability in telecommunications policy, with taxpayer dollars at stake.
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