Deezer: 50% of New Tracks Generated by AI

The Rise of AI-Generated Music on Deezer

Artificial intelligence is increasingly infiltrating the music industry, transforming the landscape of streaming platforms like Deezer and Spotify. Recently, Deezer revealed that nearly 50% of the tracks added daily to its platform are generated by AI. This phenomenon is not new, but it is gaining unprecedented momentum.

In January 2025, Deezer had already implemented a detection tool to identify AI-generated tracks. At that time, only 10% of the titles uploaded each day were affected. However, this figure has quickly surged to 44% today, amounting to approximately 75,000 titles per day.

The Impact on Artists and the Music Industry

The rise of AI-generated tracks poses significant challenges for artists and the music industry. In 2026, an Afro-soul cover of "Papapoutai," entirely generated by AI, achieved remarkable success with over 25 million streams on Spotify within a few weeks. This success illustrates the growing appeal of musical creations stemming from artificial intelligence.

In light of this situation, Alexis Lanternier, CEO of Deezer, expressed his desire to see the music ecosystem mobilize to protect artists' rights. Deezer is striving to clearly label AI-generated tracks to ensure transparency for users.

A Detection Tool for a Fairer Industry

Deezer's detection tool, launched in January 2025, is now being offered to other players in the industry. It is capable of detecting 100% of tracks generated by advanced AI models such as Suno and Udio. This initiative aims to establish a standard in the music industry, in response to growing concerns about the impact of AI on the recognition and compensation of artists.

In this way, Deezer positions itself as a committed player for a more transparent and equitable music industry, highlighting its leadership in the detection and transparency of AI-generated musical content.