Deezer Shares AI Music Detection Tool with Rival Streaming Platforms

Deezer is giving other music streaming platforms a new way to push back against AI-generated tracks. Last year, the service launched an AI detection tool that automatically tags fully AI-generated music and removes it from algorithmic and editorial recommendations. Now, Deezer is making the tool available to competitors, aiming to curb fraudulent streams and protect human artists.

The Numbers Behind the Move

• Deezer now receives 60,000 AI tracks per day, totaling 13.4 million AI-detected songs.

• In June 2025, AI tracks were already 18% of daily uploads, over 20,000 tracks per day.

• 85% of streams from fully AI-generated tracks are classified as fraudulent.

How the Tool Works

• Detects tracks from major generative AI models like Suno and Udio

• Excludes AI-generated tracks from recommendations

• Demonetizes AI tracks and removes them from royalty pools

• Accuracy: 99.8%, according to Deezer

The aim is clear: ensure human artists and songwriters get fair recognition and compensation.

Industry Response

Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier says the tool has generated “great interest,” with several companies already testing it. Among them is Sacem, the French management company representing over 300,000 creators, including David Guetta and DJ Snake.

Pricing and adoption details are still under wraps, with Deezer noting costs vary based on deal structure.

Why This Matters

As AI-generated music floods platforms, streaming services face a dual challenge: maintaining trust with listeners and protecting artists’ livelihoods. Deezer’s move signals a push for industry-wide transparency, while also setting a precedent for how human creativity can be safeguarded in an AI-driven era.

Hot take: The AI music boom isn’t just a tech problem — it’s a royalty problem. Tools like Deezer’s may become a standard across the industry, separating real artists from algorithmic content.