Deezer is making it easier for rival platforms to take a stand against AI-generated music

Last year, Deezer introduced an app Artificial intelligence detection tool It automatically tags entirely AI-generated music for listeners and removes it from algorithmic and editorial recommendations.

The company announced Thursday that it is now making the tool available to other streaming platforms in an effort to help address the rise of artificial intelligence and fraudulent streams, as well as promote transparency in the music industry and ensure human artists get the recognition they deserve.

Alongside the move, Deezer reported that 85% of streams from tracks generated entirely by AI are considered fraudulent. It is worth noting that the service now receives 60,000 AI-supported audio clips daily, with a total of 13.4 million songs discovered by AI. By contrast, in June last year, entirely AI-generated music made up 18% of daily uploads, exceeding 20,000 tracks.

Deezer claims its AI music detection tool can recognize every AI-generated track from major generative models like Suno and Udio. In addition to excluding AI-generated tracks from recommendations, Deezer is demonetizing and excluding them from the royalty pool, as the company aims to compensate musicians and songwriters fairly.

A company spokesperson told TechCrunch that the tool is 99.8% accurate.

Alexis Lanternier, CEO of Deezer, says there is “huge interest” in the tool, and that several companies have “already conducted successful tests.” One such company is Sacem, the French management company that represents more than 300,000 music creators and publishers, including David Guetta and DJ Snake.

The company did not provide pricing information or reveal additional companies interested in adopting the tool. A spokesperson told us that the cost varies based on the type of deal.

There is growing concern about AI companies using copyrighted materials to train their models, as well as about methods used to manipulate streaming systems and commit fraud.

One such case of music streaming fraud occurred in 2024, when a musician from North Carolina was charged Department of Justice (DOJ) By creating AI-generated songs and using bots to stream them billions of times, stealing over $10 million in streaming revenue. Plus, you love AI scopes Velvet sunset We have acquired millions of tables.

bandcamp I recently got fed up and completely blocked AI-generated music, while… Spotify It has updated its policy to address the rise of AI tracks, clarify when AI is used in music production, reduce spam, and explicitly state that unauthorized audio cloning is prohibited on the platform.

By contrast, major record labels have settled lawsuits against Suno and Udio and appear to be embracing AI-generated music. last fall, World music group and Warner Music Group It has struck deals with AI startups to license their music catalogs, ensuring that artists and songwriters are compensated when their work is used to train AI models.

​In recent years, Deezer has taken significant steps to address concerns surrounding AI-generated music. In 2024, it became the first music streaming platform Banner the Global statement on artificial intelligence trainingjoining actors Kate McKinnon, Kevin Bacon, Kit Harington, Rosie O’Donnell, and other iconic creators.

We hope Deezer’s recent decision to sell its detection tool sets a precedent for other music streaming platforms to take similar actions to defend human artists and fight fraud.