Streaming platform Deezer starts flagging AI-generated music

Deezer Starts Flagging AI-Generated Music

Deezer receives around 20,000 AI-generated tracks daily, which is about 18% of all uploads on the platform.
Although these tracks only account for 0.5% of total streams, up to 70% of the streams for AI tracks are fraudulent.
Fraudsters use bots to artificially inflate play counts and collect royalties unfairly.

Advanced detection tools: Deezer has implemented technology to identify AI-generated music from tools like Suno and Udio, and plans to expand detection to other AI music generators.
Labeling AI music: Tracks identified as fully AI-generated will be clearly labeled for transparency.
Excluding from recommendations: AI-generated tracks will be removed from algorithmic and editorial recommendations to prevent artificial influence on music trends.
Rejecting fraudulent royalties: Deezer will refuse royalty payments for AI-generated tracks involved in fraudulent streaming schemes.

To build a transparent and scalable infrastructure for managing and monetizing AI-generated music rather than reacting only after violations occur.
To protect artists’ rights and maintain the platform’s integrity.