Deezer: More Than Half of Daily Uploads Are Now AI-Generated

Music streaming platform Deezer announced today that AI-generated tracks now account for more than half of all daily uploads to its service, marking a significant shift in the composition of new music on streaming platforms. As of April 2026, the company reports that approximately 75,000 AI-generated tracks are uploaded each day, representing 44% of daily uploads — a figure that has climbed steadily from just 10% in January 2025.

The Rapid Rise of AI Music Uploads

Deezer first began tracking AI-generated uploads in January 2025, when the daily volume was around 10,000 tracks. By April 2025, that number had doubled to 20,000 tracks (18% of daily uploads). The pace accelerated through the year: 30,000 tracks in September 2025 (28%), 50,000 in November 2025 (34%), and 60,000 in January 2026 (39%). The latest data point, from April 2026, shows 75,000 tracks per day, or 44% of daily uploads. Deezer notes that the peak month was June 2026, when AI-generated uploads averaged 90,000 tracks per day, surpassing the 50% threshold for the first time.

Deezer’s Response: Removal and Fraud Detection

In response to the surge, Deezer is implementing new policies. The company will remove AI-generated tracks that have not been streamed in the past six months, as well as those involved in fraudulent streaming activity designed to inflate revenue. Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier stated: “Deezer has been at the frontline of fighting fraud and reducing payment dilution related to AI music for almost two years. Now that half of all daily uploads are AI-generated tracks, we are taking additional steps to safeguard the rights of artists and songwriters, while maintaining focus on music that fans actually love.”

Deezer began labeling AI-generated music on its platform last year. Its detection technology can identify tracks created with models from Suno and Udio, two AI-music startups currently facing copyright lawsuits from major record labels. Earlier this year, Deezer made its detection tool available to other platforms, though it remains unclear whether any major streaming services have adopted it. Last month, Deezer released a separate tool capable of scanning Apple Music and Spotify playlists for AI-generated content.

Why This Matters for Artists and Listeners

The rapid influx of AI-generated music presents a growing challenge for streaming platforms. Unlike human-created music, AI tracks can be produced in seconds at near-zero cost, leading to concerns about payment dilution for legitimate artists and the potential for spam-like content flooding discovery algorithms. Deezer’s move to remove inactive AI tracks and crack down on fraudulent streams is one of the more aggressive responses among major streaming services.

Other platforms have taken varied approaches. Bandcamp has banned AI-generated tracks outright, while Tidal has cut off monetization for such content. Apple Music relies on a voluntary AI-tagging system, and Spotify has developed its own internal policy regarding how much AI involvement is permissible in music-making. There is currently no industry-wide consensus on how to handle AI-generated music, leaving individual platforms to set their own rules.

Conclusion

Deezer’s data underscores the accelerating adoption of AI in music production and the growing pressure on streaming services to define clear boundaries. With AI-generated uploads now the majority on Deezer, the company’s enforcement actions — removal of inactive tracks, fraud detection, and cross-platform scanning tools — signal that the streaming industry is entering a new phase of active management rather than passive acceptance. The outcome of ongoing copyright lawsuits against AI-music companies like Suno and Udio may further shape the regulatory landscape.

FAQs

Q1: How does Deezer detect AI-generated music?
Deezer uses proprietary detection technology that can identify tracks created with specific AI models, including those from Suno and Udio. The system analyzes audio patterns and metadata to flag likely AI-generated content.

Q2: Will Deezer remove all AI-generated tracks?
No. Deezer is only removing AI-generated tracks that have not been streamed in the past six months or that are involved in fraudulent streaming activity. AI tracks that receive genuine listener engagement may remain on the platform.

Q3: Are other streaming services doing the same?
Approaches vary widely. Bandcamp bans AI tracks entirely, Tidal blocks monetization, Apple Music uses a voluntary labeling system, and Spotify has its own internal policy. No major platform has yet adopted Deezer’s detection tool for cross-platform scanning.