Paris, 29 January 2026 – Global music streaming giant Deezer has taken a landmark step to combat fraudulent activity stemming from AI-generated music. According to a company report, nearly 85% of AI tracks uploaded to the platform in 2025 were identified as unethical or fraudulent. Revenue from these streams was withheld, and the affected tracks were removed from the royalty pool.
In a pioneering move, Deezer is now making its AI-music detection technology commercially available to the wider music industry. The goal is to ensure transparency, protect artists’ rights, and guarantee fair royalties for legitimate creators.
Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier stated, “Music fully generated by AI has become almost indistinguishable from human-created work. However, we remain committed to transparency and safeguarding artists’ rights. Our priority is to prevent fraud, accurately identify AI tracks, and provide clear choices for listeners.”
The company’s AI-detection tools flagged and tagged over 13.4 million AI-generated tracks in 2025 alone. In January 2026, an average of 60,000 AI tracks were uploaded daily, accounting for approximately 39% of all daily uploads.
Deezer reports that AI tracks are primarily being exploited to artificially inflate streams. By contrast, the overall fraud rate across the full catalogue stands at just 8%. To protect genuine artists, AI tracks are automatically excluded from algorithmic recommendations and editorial playlists, preventing undue royalty losses.
Deezer AI Detection Statistics (2025)
| Metric | Quantity / Percentage |
|---|---|
| AI tracks identified | 13,400,000+ |
| Daily AI track uploads | 60,000 (39% of total uploads) |
| AI stream fraud rate | 85% |
| Overall stream fraud rate | 8% |
| AI tracks’ share of total streams | 1–3% |
Deezer has commercially released the detection technology for industry use, with early testing conducted by organisations such as Sacem. The tool is capable of identifying music generated by popular generative models, including Suno and Udio, with near 100% accuracy.
Amid rising global concerns over AI and copyright infringement, Deezer has become the first streaming platform to sign a global AI training declaration to protect artists’ rights. Industry experts warn that by 2028, around 25% of creators’ revenue—potentially €4 billion—could be at risk due to AI-related fraud.
Deezer’s initiative sets a new benchmark for transparency, equitable royalties, and fraud prevention in the AI music era. The company reassures that despite the surge in AI tracks, genuine artists’ earnings remain protected, and listeners can enjoy music with full clarity and confidence.