Deezer Launches Free Tool to Detect AI Music in Playlists

Deezer has launched a free online tool that allows users to scan their music libraries across 20 different streaming services to identify tracks generated entirely by artificial intelligence [1]. The move follows the company’s internal efforts to label synthetic content, which it began implementing on its own platform in early 2025 [3].

Key takeaways

• The tool is compatible with major streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and SoundCloud [1].
• Deezer reports that it receives nearly 75,000 fully AI-generated tracks daily, accounting for over 44% of its total daily uploads [3].
• While AI music makes up a large portion of uploads, it represents only 1% to 3% of actual streams on Deezer [4].
• The company claims that up to 85% of streams for fully AI-generated tracks on its platform in 2025 were fraudulent [4].
• An Ipsos survey commissioned by Deezer found that 97% of respondents could not distinguish between human-made and AI-generated music in a blind test [3].

Expanding Detection Beyond Deezer

Deezer’s decision to offer this tool to the public comes after the company’s attempts to license its detection technology to other streaming platforms saw limited success [1]. While Qobuz has developed its own detection methods, other major services like Spotify and Apple Music have primarily relied on voluntary tagging systems [1]. To use the new tool, listeners connect their preferred streaming account to Deezer’s website, which then imports and audits playlists to flag songs created by AI tools such as Suno and Udio [1].

The company views this as a transparency initiative, noting that 43% of users who migrate to Deezer from competing platforms already have AI-generated songs in their libraries [3]. According to Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier, the company’s data suggests that a vast majority of listeners want to know if the music being recommended to them is synthetic [3]. Beyond its public-facing tool, Deezer continues to license its detection technology to the broader music industry, including a partnership with the French royalty agency Sacem, to assist with royalty management and the identification of fraudulent streams [2].

Why it matters

The rise of generative AI has created a significant challenge for the music industry, as platforms struggle to balance innovation with the integrity of artist payouts. Deezer’s data indicates that a large majority of streams for fully AI-generated tracks are driven by bots and stream farms attempting to siphon royalties [4]. With industry estimates suggesting that up to a quarter of creator income—potentially €4 billion—could be at risk by 2028, the push for clearer labeling and detection remains a central point of contention [4]. While some competitors like Spotify are implementing "Verified" badges to combat fake artist profiles, the industry remains divided on how to address the influx of machine-made music, leaving listeners to navigate a landscape where distinguishing between human and synthetic art is increasingly difficult [3].