Deezer Says More Than 50% of Daily Music Uploads Are Now AI-Generated

Music streaming platform Deezer says artificial intelligence is reshaping its catalogue at an unprecedented pace, with AI-generated tracks now accounting for more than 50% of all daily uploads. The company reported that AI music reached a new high in June 2026, averaging around 90,000 uploaded tracks each day.

The rapid growth has intensified the debate over how streaming platforms should handle AI-created music. While some services have imposed strict restrictions or removed monetisation opportunities for AI-generated content, others have adopted labelling systems or policies aimed at increasing transparency. Deezer is now taking additional steps to reduce the impact of low-quality and fraudulent AI uploads.

Platform expands crackdown on AI-generated tracks

Under its latest policy, Deezer will remove AI-generated songs that have not been streamed during the previous six months or are linked to fraudulent streaming activity intended to generate royalty payments. Chief Executive Officer Alexis Lanternier said the company has spent nearly two years combating fraud and payment dilution caused by AI-generated music while continuing to protect artists and songwriters.

Deezer first began publishing statistics on AI music uploads in January 2025, when approximately 10,000 AI-generated tracks were uploaded daily, representing about 10% of all uploads. The figure steadily climbed throughout 2025, reaching 20,000 daily uploads in April, 30,000 in September and 50,000 by November. Growth continued in 2026, rising to 60,000 daily uploads in January, 75,000 in April and ultimately 90,000 daily uploads in June, surpassing half of all new music added to the platform.

Detection technology targets AI-generated content

Deezer introduced AI music labels last year and developed technology capable of identifying tracks created using popular AI music models, including Suno and Udio, both of which are facing copyright litigation. Earlier this year, the company also made its AI detection technology available to other platforms, although it has not disclosed whether major streaming services have adopted the tool.

Last month, Deezer expanded its efforts by launching a tool that scans Apple Music and Spotify playlists for AI-generated tracks. As the volume of AI-created music continues to grow, the company says it will keep refining its moderation systems while prioritising music that attracts genuine listener engagement.