Music streaming service Deezer has revealed that 20,000 tracks created entirely by artificial intelligence are added to its platform daily. This figure now represents more than 18% of all daily uploads. Similar to other streaming platforms, Deezer allows independent artists to upload their music directly, bypassing the need for licensing agreements with record labels. While this lowers the barrier for entry, it also creates space for music that is not made by humans. And evidently, this opportunity is being actively used.
In response, Deezer introduced a tool in January 2025 to detect and label AI-generated content. At the time, such music accounted for 10% of all uploads. The tool is considered helpful, but many view it as a temporary measure while broader discussions continue around whether AI-generated music should be permitted at all. AI developers argue that training on existing media falls under “fair use,” yet many artists and rights holders disagree. In 2024, AI music companies Suno and Udio were sued by record labels over copyright infringement. Musicians have also spoken out against “unlicensed AI training.” So far, no definitive legal ruling has been made. We’ll keep you updated as more information and decisions emerge.
Other Platforms Face Similar Challenges
Deezer is not alone in managing the influx of AI-generated content. Spotify has faced similar issues for some time. Users have reported instances where AI-generated tracks appeared to manipulate Spotify’s popular weekly playlists. While Spotify has taken down some of these tracks following complaints, the platform continues to host AI-generated music, notes NIX Solutions.
Spotify co-president Gustav Söderström addressed the matter in a November 2024 episode of the Big Technology podcast. He stated, “If creators are using these technologies — where they’re creating music in a legal way that we accept, and people are listening to them — and they’re successful, we should allow people to listen to them.”
As AI tools continue to advance and music platforms adapt, the debate over how to treat AI-generated content is far from over. Whether this trend will be embraced or regulated remains to be seen — but for now, it’s changing the landscape of digital music.