Spotify, YouTube Music to End Free Streaming In 2-3 Years, Sources Say

I got this article from Digital Music News. Very interesting read. I agree that pirating is not as big a deal as it once was. I also feel labels missed out on the chance to make the internet and streaming work for them earlier on. I'm glad to see label execs wising up and finally trying to understand and make the system work. My only concern is the artist, royalties off streams to me are still not favorable. With time change will come I suppose. What are your opinions?
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2017/08/21/music-industry-free-streaming-spotify/