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Deezer Launches AI Music Detection Tool for Streaming Platforms

ai-technology · 2026-04-20

On Thursday, Deezer launched a complimentary online tool designed to analyze playlists from streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music, pinpointing tracks created by AI. This tool accommodates 27 languages and enables users from 20 different platforms to detect synthetic music. Deezer is taking a strong stance against AI music, consistently eliminating AI tracks from its recommendations and editorial playlists while also providing its detection technology to competitors. CEO Alexis Lanternier emphasized that Deezer has prioritized transparency in music streaming for the last 18 months. The company disclosed that 44% of new uploads are AI-generated, with nearly 75,000 AI tracks added daily, although these tracks only account for 1-3% of total streams, with 85% labeled as fraudulent and demonetized. Following Bandcamp's recent ban on AI music, Deezer is contemplating potential actions, such as revising supplier policies or removing certain content.

Key facts

  • Deezer launched a free AI music detection tool on Thursday.
  • The tool scans playlists from 20 streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and YouTube Music.
  • It supports 27 languages.
  • Deezer actively removes AI tracks from recommendations and editorial playlists.
  • Deezer offers its AI detection technology to rival platforms.
  • 44% of new music uploaded to Deezer is AI-generated.
  • Deezer receives nearly 75,000 AI-generated tracks daily (over two million monthly).
  • AI music accounts for 1-3% of total streams, with 85% flagged as fraudulent.
  • CEO Alexis Lanternier emphasized Deezer's transparency efforts over the past year and a half.
  • Deezer is considering policy updates or content removal, following Bandcamp's ban on AI music.

Entities

Artists

  • Taryn Southern
  • Holly Herndon
  • Diplo
  • Mike Smith
  • Alexis Lanternier

Institutions

  • Deezer
  • Spotify
  • Apple Music
  • SoundCloud
  • YouTube Music
  • Bandcamp
  • Tidal
  • Suno
  • Udio
  • Qobuz
  • YouTube
  • Google
  • Meta
  • Amazon
  • Pandora
  • BMI
  • UMG
  • Sony Music Entertainment
  • Warner Music Group
  • Songtradr
  • DistroKid
  • DDEX
  • Ipsos
  • The Hollywood Reporter
  • Frost School of Music
  • The Verge
  • Wired
  • The Guardian
  • C2PA
  • Flow Machines
  • Sony
  • TechCrunch

Locations

  • France
  • Singapore
  • Nashville
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • New Zealand

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