Surge in AI-Generated Music: Deezer Reports 44% of New Uploads

Deezer, a prominent music streaming service, has reported that 44% of all new music uploaded to its platform is now AI-generated. This translates to approximately 75,000 AI tracks being added daily, amounting to over two million AI tracks each month. Despite this significant influx, the consumption of AI-generated music remains low, accounting for only 1-3% of total streams. Alarmingly, 85% of these streams have been identified as fraudulent and subsequently demonetized by the company.

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Deezer has been proactive in addressing the challenges posed by AI-generated music. The company launched its AI music detection tool in January 2025, which has since identified a dramatic increase in AI uploads—from just 10,000 tracks per day at its inception to the current rate of 75,000. To mitigate the impact of AI-generated content, Deezer automatically removes these tracks from algorithmic recommendations and editorial playlists. Additionally, the company has announced it will no longer store high-resolution versions of AI tracks.

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Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier emphasized the importance of transparency in the music ecosystem, stating, “AI-generated music is now far from a marginal phenomenon... we hope the whole music ecosystem will join us in taking action to help safeguard artists’ rights and promote transparency for fans.” The company’s efforts to combat AI-related fraud have reportedly minimized payment dilution in streaming.

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Despite the advancements in AI music detection, there are concerns among listeners regarding the integration of AI-generated tracks into mainstream music charts. A survey conducted by Deezer found that 52% of respondents believe that fully AI-generated songs should not be included alongside human-made songs in main charts. Furthermore, 80% of participants expressed that such tracks should be clearly labeled for listeners.

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While Deezer has taken steps to address the rise of AI-generated music, other major streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have adopted different strategies. These platforms often utilize filters to identify low-quality AI music, but they leave transparency efforts largely to the distributors. This discrepancy raises questions about the overall industry approach to AI-generated content.

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• “AI-generated music is now far from a marginal phenomenon and as daily deliveries keep increasing, we hope the whole music ecosystem will join us in taking action to help safeguard artists’ rights and promote transparency for fans,” — Alexis Lanternier, CEO of Deezer

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• “ Today’s announcement comes as Deezer conducted a survey last November that found that 97% of participants couldn’t tell the difference between fully AI-generated music and human-made music.” — Deezer Survey

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• “Meet your next investor or portfolio startup at Disrupt The survey also found that 52% of respondents said 100% AI-generated songs shouldn’t be included in charts alongside human-made songs in the main charts.” — Deezer Survey

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As the landscape of music streaming evolves, the implications of AI-generated content continue to unfold, prompting ongoing discussions about its impact on artists and listeners alike.

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