AI-generated music is flooding Deezer at an alarming rate. Over 20,000 AI-created tracks hit the platform every single day. That’s nearly one in five new songs—18% to be exact. And it’s getting worse. Just a few months ago, in January 2025, that number sat at 10%. The robots are working overtime.
Deezer isn’t just watching this happen. They’ve built a fancy AI detection tool that spots these synthetic tunes. It identifies music from popular AI models like Suno and Udio with 100% accuracy. Nice try, algorithms. The system adapts quickly, learning to recognize new AI models without specific training datasets.
This isn’t just about cluttering up playlists. There’s serious money at stake. Industry experts predict AI music could slash creator revenues by up to 24% by 2028. Real artists—you know, humans with feelings—are worried. And they should be.
The copyright situation is a mess. AI companies train their models on copyrighted material without asking permission. Lawsuits are flying. The legal system is scrambling to keep up with technology that doesn’t care about intellectual property laws.
Most of these AI tracks aren’t even getting streamed. They just sit there, diluting catalogs and occasionally being used for fraud. Deezer removes them from algorithmic recommendations but doesn’t ban them outright. Half-measures, anyone?
The daily upload of AI music has nearly doubled since January. That’s insane growth in just a few months. Deezer has tried implementing “artist-centric” payment models to reward quality content, but is it enough? The company is notably the only streaming platform to sign the global statement on AI training.
Human artists still have one advantage—emotion. Real music comes from real experiences. Can an algorithm understand heartbreak? Doubtful. Studies show that while Flow Machines can produce full albums, they lack the genuine emotional depth of human compositions.
Some see potential for collaboration rather than competition. AI as a tool, not a replacement. Musicians using technology to enhance creativity, not render it obsolete.
Meanwhile, governments are considering updating copyright laws. Too little, too late? Maybe. The pace of AI development makes regulation feel like trying to catch lightning with a butterfly net.
Following the new payment model implementation, Deezer deleted 26 million tracks deemed low-quality to maintain platform standards.
