Deezer has launched a new tool allowing users to scan playlists across various streaming platforms for AI-generated music. The service, compatible with 20 platforms including Spotify and Apple Music, aims to bring AI detection directly to consumers.
US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated music video and song, created by endorsed Republican candidate Anthony Constantino, which extensively praises Trump and claims global admiration for him.
Spotify is launching a 'Verified by Spotify' badge to distinguish human artists from AI-generated content, which now comprises 44% of daily uploads. The badge requires consistent engagement and adherence to policies, while Deezer uses AI detection to remove such tracks.
Spotify is introducing a 'Verified by Spotify' badge to help listeners identify authentic human artists amid a surge of AI-generated music on the platform. To receive verification, artists must demonstrate an identifiable presence both on and off platform, including concert dates, merchandise, and linked social accounts. AI-generated music profiles and AI-persona artists are ineligible. Over 99% of artists that listeners actively search for will be verified at launch, representing independent artists across various genres, career stages, and regions.
Deezer disclosed that AI-generated tracks now represent 44% of all new daily uploads, equating to nearly 75,000 artificial tracks per day or over 2 million monthly. Despite the upload flood, these tracks account for only 1-3% of total streams, with 85% of plays identified as artificial and demonetized. The Paris-based platform deployed its AI detection tool in January 2025 achieving 99.8% accuracy and has identified over 13.4 million AI tracks since.
Deezer reveals AI-generated music now accounts for 44% of all new uploads to its platform—approximately 75,000 tracks daily—with 97% of listeners unable to distinguish AI songs from human-created music in company tests. The streaming service has developed detection technology and demonetizes 85% of AI music streams, identifying fraudulent uploads as the primary purpose. While AI music represents a small share of actual listening (1-3%), the company warns the practice threatens to dilute streaming payments.
Deezer reports AI-generated tracks now represent 44% of all new music uploaded, with nearly 75,000 AI tracks arriving daily and over two million monthly. Despite the surge, AI music accounts for just 1-3% of total streams, with 85% of those streams flagged as fraudulent and demonetized. An AI-generated track recently topped iTunes charts in five countries.
