Streaming platform Deezer has launched a global detection tool designed to identify AI-generated music within user playlists, responding to a surge in synthetic audio uploads. According to the company, the tool allows users to scan their libraries across multiple streaming services to flag tracks created entirely by artificial intelligence, addressing growing concerns over content transparency and royalty distribution.
Why is AI music detection becoming a priority for streamers?
The rise of synthetic content has reached industrial proportions, with Deezer reporting that it receives approximately 75,000 AI-generated tracks every day. Data from the platform indicates that these files account for over 44% of its daily uploads. As of early 2025, the company has identified more than 13.4 million tracks produced entirely by machines. CEO Alexis Lanternier notes that nearly half of the users migrating to Deezer from other services unknowingly have AI-generated tracks in their collections, prompting the release of the detection tool to provide greater clarity on what listeners are consuming.
In a blind test conducted by Deezer and Ipsos, 97% of participants—including those in Brazil—were unable to distinguish between music composed by a human and music generated by AI.
How does the increase in synthetic music affect artist royalties?
Artificial intelligence threatens the financial stability of human creators by diluting the royalty pool. According to a study by CISAC and PMP Strategy, nearly 25% of music creators’ income could be at risk by 2028 due to generative AI. Deezer currently excludes fully synthetic tracks from its algorithmic recommendations and editorial playlists to prevent these files from siphoning royalties away from human artists. The platform reports that between 1% and 3% of its total streams are already derived from synthetic music, with a significant portion linked to fraudulent streaming schemes.
What does the public think about machine-made music?
Public opinion remains divided, though there is a strong demand for transparency. Research conducted by Deezer and Ipsos across eight countries shows that 80% of respondents believe AI-generated music should be clearly labeled, and 73% want to be notified when a platform recommends such content. Despite this, 52% of those surveyed do not oppose AI music competing in the charts, provided it is properly identified. Brazilian users appear particularly engaged with the technology, with 65% expressing curiosity about AI-generated tracks and 76% reporting that they have already listened to such content.
Pro Tip: Staying Informed
If you suspect your playlists are being flooded with synthetic content, use built-in platform diagnostic tools. Many streaming services are now integrating “AI-flagging” features to ensure listeners remain aware of the provenance of the audio they stream.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I detect AI music on all platforms? Currently, Deezer’s new tool allows users to connect their accounts to scan for AI content, even if the files are hosted on different services.
- Why is AI music removed from playlists? Platforms often remove fully synthetic tracks from recommendations to ensure that royalty payments remain directed toward human musicians and to mitigate streaming fraud.
- Is all AI music considered “fraud”? Not necessarily, but platforms are increasingly concerned about the use of AI to generate massive volumes of tracks to artificially inflate stream counts and claim royalties.
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