Music streaming giant Deezer has launched a new online tool enabling users to scan their playlists across various platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, to identify tracks generated by artificial intelligence. This free detector, announced on Thursday, supports 27 languages and is compatible with 20 of the most widely used streaming services, allowing consumers to check for synthetic music within their collections.
The introduction of this tool solidifies Deezer's position as a prominent opponent of AI-generated music within the industry. While some competitors have adopted a tagging system for AI content, Deezer has been more aggressive, actively removing AI tracks from recommendations and excluding them from editorial playlists. The company recently began offering its AI detection technology to other platforms, signalling a broader push for industry-wide transparency.
To utilise the new feature, users simply visit Deezer's AI music detector website, select their preferred streaming service, and grant Deezer access to their playlists. The service then scans for AI content, notifies users of any findings, and provides an option to share the results. Compatibility extends to major players such as Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and YouTube Music, among others.
Alexis Lanternier, CEO of Deezer, emphasised the company's leadership in this area, stating that no other company has followed their lead in proactive detection and tagging. This commitment to transparency comes amid growing concerns about how AI companies use copyrighted material for training models and the potential for manipulation and fraud within streaming systems.
The launch is particularly timely given Deezer's recent revelation that a significant 44% of all new music uploaded to its platform is AI-generated. The company is reportedly receiving nearly 75,000 AI-generated tracks daily, amounting to over two million each month. Despite this influx, listening rates for AI-generated music remain low, accounting for only 1-3% of total streams, with approximately 85% of these streams flagged as fraudulent and subsequently demonetised.
Deezer has indicated it is considering further steps, including updating supplier policies or potentially removing AI-generated content entirely, a move that would align with actions taken by platforms like Bandcamp, which banned AI music earlier this year. This proactive stance could become a key selling point for Deezer, appealing to consumers and artists concerned about the integrity of the music ecosystem.