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Deezer has introduced a free online tool to identify AI-generated songs on streaming platforms. The music company is also sharing its AI detection technology with the industry. This move aims to protect artist revenue, which studies suggest could be significantly impacted by AI music.Listen to this article in summarized format
The company is also licensing its AI-detection technology to the wider music industry, building on earlier deals like the one it signed with France's royalty agency Sacem in January.
The free detector allows users of around 20 of the most common streaming platforms to scan their playlists for synthetic music
Company data shows that 43% of users joining Deezer from rival services already have AI-generated music in their playlists
On its own platform, Deezer tags AI-generated songs and automatically removes them from algorithmic recommendations and editorial playlists
"This is a first step in making sure that these tracks don't dilute the royalty pool in any significant way," Deezer said
It cited a 2024 Cisac study that showed 25% of artists' revenue, or €4 billion ($4.6 billion) per year, could be at risk of being siphoned off by AI-generated songs by 2028
Deezer receives nearly 75,000 AI-generated tracks daily, making up more than 44% of its new music delivery, up from 60,000 tracks reported in early 2025
A recent Deezer and Ipsos survey found that 80% of respondents wanted AI-generated music to be clearly labelled on streaming platforms
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