Deezer has launched a free AI music detector tool to identify AI-generated tracks on playlists across various streaming platforms. The move positions Deezer as a strong opponent of AI music, contrasting with rivals like Spotify and Apple Music.
Deezer is now offering its AI music detection tool to all users, allowing them to check playlists from any streaming platform for AI-generated tracks. The company aims to combat AI 'slop' and fraudulent streams, noting that nearly half of users switching to Deezer have AI tracks in their playlists.
AI music generator Suno secured $400 million in Series D funding at a $5.4 billion valuation. This comes despite ongoing lawsuits from Universal Music Group and Sony over alleged training on copyrighted songs, though Warner Music Group settled.
ElevenLabs releases Music v2, an AI music generation model capable of switching genres mid-track, handling complex vocals and compositions, and allowing section-based song editing, all built on licensed data for commercial use.
Spotify shares rose 15% after the company presented 2030 growth guidance and announced an AI music agreement with Universal Music. The plan includes long-term revenue targets, new creator subscriptions, audiobook updates, and an opt-in remix tool for artists.
A Leipzig software developer has created Spotify AI Blocker, a tool that automatically identifies and blocks AI-generated music from playlists, as streaming platforms face growing pressure to label synthetic tracks. The tool draws on community tracking of over 4,700 suspected AI artists. While 80% of listeners in a poll supported labeling AI music, Spotify only offers voluntary disclosure features, with Deezer taking a stronger stance by excluding AI tracks from recommendations.
AI music startup GRAI says fans want to remix tracks, not generate songs from scratch.
