Music streamer Deezer says more than 50% of daily uploads are AI-generated

Deezer Reports Surge in AI-Generated Music Uploads

Music streaming company Deezer has been tracking the number of AI-generated tracks uploaded on the platform since last year, and the constant upward trajectory has now reached a significant milestone. According to a report by TechCrunch, the company announced that AI-generated music now represents more than 50% of daily downloads and uploads on the service. Deezer stated that AI-generated track uploads reached a peak in June 2026, representing a massive monthly average of 90,000 tracks per day.

This rapid rise of artificial intelligence in the music industry has forced various streaming services to decide how much of it they want to host on their platforms. Currently, there is no single consensus on that front across the industry. Different companies are taking wildly contrasting approaches. Some platforms have implemented strict steps, such as Bandcamp banning such tracks entirely or Tidal cutting off monetization for purely synthetic songs. Meanwhile, Apple Music has chosen to implement a voluntary AI-tagging system, and Spotify has developed its own internal policy regarding how much AI was used in the music-making process.

Evolution of Upload Volumes Over Time

Deezer has been transparent about the statistical growth of synthetic tracks on its service over the past year and a half. The streamer first released stats around AI music uploads in January 2025, when the daily upload volume was around 10,000 tracks, which accounted for approximately 10% of daily uploads at that time. That number steadily grew to 20,000 tracks, or 18% of daily uploads, in April 2025. The volume then climbed further to 30,000 tracks, representing 28% of daily uploads in September 2025. This was quickly followed by 50,000 daily uploads, or 34% of total daily uploads, by November 2025.

The growth continued unabated into the following year. The volume grew again to 60,000 tracks, or 39% of daily uploads, in January 2026. By April 2026, the figure had climbed to 75,000 tracks, which represented 44% of daily uploads. Now, surpassing the halfway mark, more than 50% of all daily uploads are classified as artificial intelligence-generated content. This exponential curve highlights the massive proliferation of generative audio tools and the ease with which users can now create and distribute computer-generated songs to major streaming distributors.

Deezer Announces New Steps to Combat Fraud

In response to this flood of synthetic audio, Deezer's latest move involves taking down AI-generated tracks that meet specific criteria indicating low engagement or malicious intent. Specifically, the streaming company will remove AI-generated tracks that haven’t been streamed at all in the past six months or those that are actively involved in fraudulent streams designed to drive up royalty revenue artificially. This policy aims to clean up the platform's catalog while protecting legitimate creators from unfair financial practices.

Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier addressed the situation directly in a public statement. “Deezer has been at the frontline of fighting fraud and reducing payment dilution related to AI music for almost two years. Now that half of all daily uploads are AI-generated tracks, we are taking additional steps to safeguard the rights of artists and songwriters, while maintaining focus on music that fans actually love,” Lanternier stated.

Detection Technology and Industry Tools

To manage this massive influx of synthetic content, Deezer has been proactive in developing and deploying proprietary technology. The streamer started labeling AI music on its platform last year, and the company stated that its detection tech can accurately identify tracks generated with models from Suno and Udio, two prominent AI-music startups that have been heavily embroiled in ongoing copyright lawsuits.

Furthermore, Deezer's strategy extends beyond its own app. Earlier this year, Deezer made its detection technology available to other platforms, although it remains unclear if any of the other major streaming competitors are actively utilizing the tool just yet. Additionally, last month, Deezer released a separate tool that can sift through playlists on Apple Music and Spotify to identify and flag AI-generated tracks, demonstrating the company's broader ambition to address the industry-wide challenge of synthetic audio proliferation.