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Gustav Söderström
Co-CEO at Spotify
Stated that Spotify's best developers have not written a single line of code since December, using AI coding systems instead.
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Feb 2026 — Oct 2026
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Spotify earnings update on AI agents
SpotifypositiveOct 25, 2026
“Argued that AI agents will take over chores people want to avoid, leaving more time for entertainment like music.”
Spotify partners with Merlin to monetize opt-in AI remixes for independent artists
TechCrunchpositiveAug 5, 2026
“Told investors about Spotify's AI music remix product featuring real artists and consensual participation.”
Spotify's Best Developers Haven't Written A Line Of Code Since December
TechCrunchnewspositiveFeb 13, 2026
Spotify's best developers have not written any code since December, using an internal AI system called 'Honk' powered by Claude Code to automate coding tasks and accelerate feature deployment.
“Stated that Spotify's best developers have not written a single line of code since December, using AI coding systems instead.”
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