April 21, 2026 Deezer says it is now receiving nearly 75,000 AI-generated song submissions each day, accounting for about 44 per cent of all uploads to the platform. Despite the volume, AI-generated tracks represent only 1 per cent to 3 per cent of total streams, as the company actively removes them from its recommendation systems and limits their visibility.
The figures mark a sharp increase from January 2025, when Deezer reported around 10,000 AI-generated uploads daily. The growth is tied to the rising use of AI music tools such as Suno and Udio, which allow users to generate full songs at scale. Deezer classifies many of these uploads as “fraudulent,” reflecting concerns about content quality, originality and rights management.
To manage the influx, Deezer has introduced a detection system that tags AI-generated tracks and removes them from monetisation. The platform no longer stores high-resolution versions of these songs and excludes them from algorithmic recommendations, effectively limiting their reach and revenue potential. The company says it is currently the only streaming service applying consistent labelling to AI-generated music at scale.
In a statement, CEO Alexis Lanternier said the volume of AI-generated content is no longer marginal and called for broader industry coordination. In his words: “AI-generated music is now far from a marginal phenomenon and as daily deliveries keep increasing, we hope the whole music ecosystem will join us in taking action to help safeguard artist’s rights and promote transparency for fans.”
Deezer has also begun licensing its detection technology to other companies, positioning it as a potential standard for identifying AI-generated tracks across platforms.
The detection tool can already identify music created using Suno and Udio, and Deezer says it can be extended to other systems with access to training data. The company is also developing methods to detect AI-generated music without relying on predefined datasets, which would allow it to adapt more quickly as new tools emerge.
Other platforms are taking varied approaches. Spotify has introduced policies aimed at limiting AI-generated content, while Apple Music requires artists and labels to disclose AI involvement. Bandcamp has banned AI-generated music entirely, and Qobuz has implemented automatic detection and labelling.
