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Deezer to Delete Unstreamed AI Songs, Combat Fraud

7/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Deezer will delete AI-generated tracks that remain unstreamed after six months or are linked to fraudulent streaming.
AI-generated songs now exceed 50 % of daily uploads, peaking at roughly 90,000 tracks per day in June 2026.
CEO Alexis Lanternier said Deezer has spent nearly two years combating AI-music fraud and revenue dilution.
Deezer added AI tags in 2025, enabling its detector to flag tracks from Suno and Udio.

History

Historical Context

In June 2007 YouTube began trials of an automatic video-identification system, later named Content ID, to address lawsuits such as Viacom’s claim of over 150,000 unauthorized clips. The tool stored copyrighted audio-video fingerprints in a database and, when matched, let owners block, track, or monetize videos. This early automation created a model that other music-streaming services now copy to safeguard royalty revenue.

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Story summary

Deezer will delete AI-generated tracks that remain unstreamed after six months or are linked to fraudulent streaming.
AI-generated songs now exceed 50 % of daily uploads, peaking at roughly 90,000 tracks per day in June 2026.
CEO Alexis Lanternier said Deezer has spent nearly two years combating AI-music fraud and revenue dilution.
Deezer added AI tags in 2025, enabling its detector to flag tracks from Suno and Udio.

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