Deezer to launch toggle filtering AI-generated music by year-end
Streaming service Deezer will let users hide AI tracks from search results, responding to user demand and rising volumes of synthetic uploads.
Key points
- Deezer will roll out an AI-music filter toggle by the end of the year.
- AI-generated tracks now represent more than 50% of daily uploads.
- Up to 85% of streams on AI-generated songs are fraudulent, according to the platform.
Music streaming platform Deezer announced on Tuesday that it will introduce a feature allowing users to filter out AI-generated music. The company stated the toggle will be available before the end of the year, giving listeners control over their content feeds.
According to TechCrunch, enabling the switch will hide AI-generated tracks, albums, and related artists from search results. Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier said the move addresses clear user demand to focus on human creators. The company noted that approximately 45% of customers wanted this option in a survey from last year.
Rising volume of synthetic content
The decision follows a sharp increase in AI-generated uploads. Deezer reported that AI tracks accounted for 10% of daily uploads last year. By July, that figure had risen to more than 50%. Engadget reported that this surge averages 90,000 tracks per day, totaling more than 42 million such songs on the platform.
Deezer added AI-detection tools last year to track this growth. The company has shared these detection capabilities with rival streaming platforms. While the system is not foolproof, Deezer stated that the risk of false positives is very low. This detection infrastructure supports the new filtering feature.
Industry response and fraud concerns
Other streaming services are adopting different approaches to AI music. Bandcamp has banned AI tracks entirely, while Tidal cut off monetization for such uploads. Spotify tags AI tracks and artists prominently. Variety reported that Apple Music plans to label AI tracks by year-end. YouTube Music recently launched similar labeling for AI-generated content.
Deezer highlighted significant fraud associated with these uploads. The platform reported that up to 85% of streams on AI-generated songs were fraudulent. Engadget noted that creators often use a numbers game strategy, uploading hundreds of tracks daily in hopes of generating revenue through fraudulent streams or accidental hits.
What should you do?
Users who prefer human-created content should wait for the toggle release. Monitor Deezer’s official communications for the exact launch date. Until the feature is live, users can manually avoid known AI artists or use independent tracking systems mentioned by outlets.
What to do and how to stay safe: Deezer
- Check Deezer’s help center or app announcements for the specific release date of the filter toggle.
- Review current AI-detection tools offered by Deezer to understand how tracks are classified.
- Monitor streaming statistics provided by the platform for updates on AI upload volumes.
- Use independent tracking systems or third-party tools to identify AI-generated music if the toggle is not yet available.
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Frequently asked questions
When will the AI music filter be available on Deezer?
Deezer stated the feature is expected to be available before the end of the year.
How much of Deezer's uploads are AI-generated?
In July, more than 50% of daily uploads were AI-generated tracks, averaging 90,000 per day.
Does Deezer allow monetization for AI music?
The source material does not state that Deezer has cut off monetization for AI music, unlike Tidal.
