Deezer says AI song uploads have nearly overtaken human music
The Verge • • general
Key Points:
- Deezer reports receiving nearly 75,000 AI-generated song submissions daily, representing about 44% of all daily uploads, though AI songs account for only 1-3% of total streams as the platform removes them from recommendation algorithms.
- Deezer claims to be the only music streaming service tagging AI-generated tracks, demonetizing them and ceasing storage of high-resolution versions to protect artist rights and promote transparency.
- The rise of AI-powered song-making tools like Suno and Udio has led music platforms to adopt varied approaches, with Spotify clamping down on AI music, Apple Music requesting AI labels, Bandcamp banning AI music, and Qobuz labeling AI tracks.
- Since launching its AI detection tool in January 2025, Deezer has seen AI track uploads increase from 10,000 to 75,000 daily and is licensing its detection technology to other companies, with plans to improve detection without needing training datasets.
