Deezer Alert: 44% of Uploaded Music Generated by AI

An Explosion of AI-Generated Music on Deezer

Deezer recently unveiled concerning statistics regarding AI-generated music on its platform. Currently, 44% of the tracks uploaded each day are AI-generated. This figure has significantly increased from January 2026, when it was 29%, and even more from the previous year, when it was only 10%.

Deezer's Technological Response

To address this surge, Deezer implemented a tool for detecting AI-generated music as early as January 2025. This tool stands out for its ability to identify the unique signatures of synthetic content without requiring specific data for each AI model. In January 2026, Deezer decided to open this technology to other market players through a licensing program, hoping to encourage collective action within the music industry. Unlike Deezer, platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have not yet adopted such comprehensive measures.

Alexis Lanternier, CEO of Deezer, emphasized the importance of this tool in protecting artists' rights and promoting transparency for fans. He expressed hope that the entire music ecosystem would join Deezer in taking action in this regard.

Impact on Artists and Listeners

Once detected, AI-generated music is removed from Deezer's algorithmic recommendations and editorial playlists. This explains why they account for only 1% to 3% of total streams, despite their massive presence in uploads. A survey conducted by Ipsos for Deezer in November 2025 revealed that 97% of the 9,000 participants could not distinguish a human song from an AI creation. Furthermore, 80% of respondents believe these tracks should be clearly labeled, and 52% think they should not be classified alongside human music.

Economic Threat to Creators

The proliferation of AI music also poses a significant economic problem for artists. Each stream of an AI title draws from the same pool of royalties as other tracks, thereby reducing the earnings of human artists. According to a study by CISAC, nearly 25% of creators' revenues could be at risk by 2028, representing a potential loss of 4 billion euros. Deezer claims that 85% of streams of AI content detected as illicit are excluded from the calculation of royalties, thus protecting artists' revenues.