Deezer launches free AI music detector for playlists on major

Deezer has unveiled a free online tool that scans playlists on Spotify, Apple Music and about 20 other streaming services to flag tracks that are fully generated by artificial intelligence [2]. The French platform says the detector, built on technology it has used internally since early 2025, is now available to any user who connects their account and authorises a scan.

Key takeaways

• The detector identifies fully AI‑generated songs from tools such as Suno and Udio [2]
• Deezer reports receiving roughly 75,000 AI‑generated uploads daily, representing over 44 % of new tracks on its platform [3]
• The company estimates that 1‑3 % of streams are AI‑generated, but up to 85 % of those streams were fraudulent bot activity [3]
• Deezer is licensing the detection technology to other music‑industry players after an earlier partnership with France’s royalty agency Sacem [1]
• A survey commissioned by Deezer found 80 % of respondents want AI‑generated music clearly labelled, while 97 % could not distinguish AI tracks in blind tests [2]

Free detector rolls out to rival platforms

Deezer’s tool works like a quick audit: users visit a dedicated page, select their streaming service, link their account and let the system scan their playlists [2]. The service supports 27 languages and can flag tracks that are entirely AI‑generated, though it does not detect songs where AI is only one instrument among many [2]. According to Deezer, the detector has already highlighted that 43 % of people who switch to Deezer from another service have AI tracks in their libraries [2].

The launch follows Deezer’s earlier move in June 2025 to label AI‑generated music on its own catalog and to strip such tracks from its editorial recommendations [3]. By removing fraudulent streams from artist payouts, Deezer says it is protecting royalty revenue that could otherwise be siphoned by bots and stream farms [3]. The company also positions the free tool as a competitive jab at rivals, noting recent controversies over AI‑created “artists” on platforms like Spotify [2].

Licensing the technology beyond Deezer

Beyond offering the detector to consumers, Deezer is extending its AI‑detection capabilities to the broader music industry. The firm has begun licensing the technology after a prior agreement with France’s collective rights organization Sacem earlier this year [1]. This move aims to help other labels and streaming services manage royalty payments more accurately as AI‑generated content floods the market.

Why it matters

The proliferation of AI‑generated music threatens both listener trust and the economics of the music ecosystem. Deezer’s data suggest that while AI tracks constitute a small share of actual streams, a large portion of those streams are fraudulent, potentially diverting millions in royalties [3]. By providing a free detection tool and licensing the underlying technology, Deezer seeks to increase transparency for listeners and give rights holders a way to safeguard earnings. The initiative also highlights growing industry pressure to label AI content, a demand reflected in Deezer’s own survey results [2]. As other platforms grapple with similar challenges, Deezer’s approach may set a precedent for how the music industry confronts the rise of synthetic songs.