Deezer launches AI music detector to identify synthetic tracks on multiple platforms

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As AI-generated music on streaming services grows, concerns rise about how AI companies use copyrighted material to train models and potential manipulations in streaming systems. Deezer has launched a tool that scans playlists from various streaming platforms to identify AI-generated tracks. The free online AI music detector supports 27 languages and allows users from 20 popular platforms to check if their playlists include AI-generated songs.

The launch positions Deezer as an aggressive opponent of AI music, which could be a selling point for its service. While rivals like Apple Music and Spotify have opted for a tagging approach, Deezer actively removes AI tracks from recommendations and excludes them from editorial playlists. It also recently began offering its AI detection technology to rival platforms.

To use the tool, users go to Deezer's AI music detector website, select their streaming service, and allow Deezer to access their playlists. The service scans for AI content, notifies users of any findings, and offers the option to share results. The tool is compatible with Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and YouTube Music, among other platforms.

"By detecting and tagging AI-generated music over the past year and a half, Deezer has been at the forefront of transparency in music streaming. 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," CEO Alexis Lanternier said in a statement. The company revealed that it is carefully considering future steps, such as updating supplier policies or removing content, following Bandcamp's footsteps, which banned AI music earlier this year.

The launch comes after Deezer revealed that 44% of all new music uploaded to its platform is AI-generated. The company is flooded with nearly 75,000 AI-generated tracks daily, totaling over two million each month. Despite this influx, the listening rate for AI-generated music remains relatively low, accounting for just 1-3% of total streams.

Around 85% of these streams are flagged as fraudulent and are demonetized by the platform. Why this matters: Deezer's move highlights the growing concern about AI-generated music on streaming platforms. As AI music detection becomes a key differentiator for streaming services, Deezer's aggressive stance may attract consumers who value transparency.

However, the impact on the broader music industry remains uncertain, with questions about how AI-generated music will be regulated and how platforms will balance artistic innovation with copyright protection. Developers and businesses must consider the implications of AI-generated content on their platforms, while consumers must be aware of the potential for manipulated streaming systems. Ultimately, Deezer's AI music detector tool may prompt a necessary conversation about the role of AI in music creation and distribution.