Spotify recorded 600 jobs affected on October 16, 2025.

Spotify lays off 600 employees (6% of workforce) in a major cost-cutting move. CEO Daniel Ek cites overspending as the primary cause.

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Source: https://ai-layoffs.com/spotify-cuts-600-jobs-as-streaming-giant-resets-costs/

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