Deezer Introduces AI Music Detector for Cross-Platform Scans

Deezer will now scan playlists on other streaming platforms to detect AI-generated music. The company was the first major streaming service to start labeling AI-generated music. It even offered its technology to other platforms, but it appears to have had few takers.

Qobuz launched its own detection technology, while Apple and Spotify have opted for a voluntary tagging system. "No other company has followed our lead yet, so we decided to make it possible for everyone to check if their playlists include synthetic music, no matter which streaming platform they use," Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier said in a press release. The new tool allows users to scan playlists across different streaming services, providing a more comprehensive view of AI-generated music presence.

Deezer's move highlights the growing concern about AI-generated content in the music industry. Why this matters: Deezer's AI music detector has significant implications for the music streaming industry. By scanning playlists across platforms, Deezer is providing a valuable service to users who want to know what they're listening to.

This development also puts pressure on other streaming services to adopt similar technologies or risk being left behind. As AI-generated music becomes more prevalent, the need for transparency and detection tools will only grow. Developers and businesses will need to adapt to this new reality, while consumers will benefit from having more control over their listening experience.

However, questions remain about the effectiveness of these detection tools and how they will evolve to keep pace with rapidly advancing AI technology.