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Deezer to Remove AI-Generated Tracks After Daily Uploads Reach 90,000
Deezer, the French streaming platform, announced a sweeping purge of AI‑generated music that has been used for streaming fraud or that has gone unplayed for at least six months. The decision follows a startling revelation that nearly 90,000 fully AI‑generated tracks are uploaded each day—more than half of all new uploads on the service.
The platform’s quarterly reports chart a rapid rise in synthetic music. In January 2025, Deezer logged roughly 10,000 AI tracks per day. By April that figure had doubled to 20,000. The numbers continued to climb—30,000 in September, 50,000 in November, 60,000 in January 2026, 75,000 in April 2026, and the current 90,000 daily uploads.
Since early 2025, Deezer has employed an AI‑detection system that flags tracks that are entirely generated by artificial intelligence. The company has already removed such tracks from algorithmic recommendations and excluded them from editorial playlists. Tracks identified as part of fraudulent streaming activity have been demonetized.
Deezer’s transparency report shows that up to 85 % of streams generated by fully AI‑generated tracks in 2025 were linked to fraud. CEO Alexis Lanternier said the platform’s technology “allows us to keep track of the development, and we have an ambition to do what’s right.” Lanternier called for industry‑wide standards to manage the surge of synthetic content.
Under the new policy, Deezer will systematically take down AI tracks that have been used for fraud and those that have not been streamed for a minimum of six months. The company added that it will continue to monitor the situation and adjust its approach as needed.
Tidal, another major streaming service, has already demonetized all AI audio across its catalog. In several jurisdictions, lawmakers are moving toward regulations that protect human artists and songwriters from the dilution of royalties caused by AI‑generated music.
Industry observers note that the rapid increase in AI‑generated uploads—often described as “AI slop”—poses a challenge for artists who lack guaranteed editorial playlist placement. The sheer volume of synthetic tracks can dilute the royalty pool and make it harder for legitimate content to be discovered.
Deezer’s policy shift aligns with broader efforts by the Music Fights Fraud Alliance and other stakeholders to curb bot‑driven streaming and protect the integrity of royalty calculations. While the platform has not yet announced a new tagging system for AI tracks, it has indicated that such a system could help isolate genuine music from synthetic content.
The crackdown on AI tracks is part of a growing trend among streaming services to address the influx of machine‑made music. The policy change is expected to influence how other platforms manage AI‑generated content and may prompt further regulatory action.
As of now, Deezer has not disclosed any specific timeline for the removal of the identified tracks, nor has it announced new licensing or catalog acquisition plans related to AI music. The company’s next public update is expected in the upcoming quarterly transparency report.
The move underscores the need for a coordinated industry response to the challenges posed by AI‑generated music, including the protection of artists’ rights, the maintenance of royalty integrity, and the preservation of a high‑quality listening experience for subscribers.
The platform’s quarterly reports chart a rapid rise in synthetic music. In January 2025, Deezer logged roughly 10,000 AI tracks per day. By April that figure had doubled to 20,000. The numbers continued to climb—30,000 in September, 50,000 in November, 60,000 in January 2026, 75,000 in April 2026, and the current 90,000 daily uploads.
Since early 2025, Deezer has employed an AI‑detection system that flags tracks that are entirely generated by artificial intelligence. The company has already removed such tracks from algorithmic recommendations and excluded them from editorial playlists. Tracks identified as part of fraudulent streaming activity have been demonetized.
Deezer’s transparency report shows that up to 85 % of streams generated by fully AI‑generated tracks in 2025 were linked to fraud. CEO Alexis Lanternier said the platform’s technology “allows us to keep track of the development, and we have an ambition to do what’s right.” Lanternier called for industry‑wide standards to manage the surge of synthetic content.
Under the new policy, Deezer will systematically take down AI tracks that have been used for fraud and those that have not been streamed for a minimum of six months. The company added that it will continue to monitor the situation and adjust its approach as needed.
Tidal, another major streaming service, has already demonetized all AI audio across its catalog. In several jurisdictions, lawmakers are moving toward regulations that protect human artists and songwriters from the dilution of royalties caused by AI‑generated music.
Industry observers note that the rapid increase in AI‑generated uploads—often described as “AI slop”—poses a challenge for artists who lack guaranteed editorial playlist placement. The sheer volume of synthetic tracks can dilute the royalty pool and make it harder for legitimate content to be discovered.
Deezer’s policy shift aligns with broader efforts by the Music Fights Fraud Alliance and other stakeholders to curb bot‑driven streaming and protect the integrity of royalty calculations. While the platform has not yet announced a new tagging system for AI tracks, it has indicated that such a system could help isolate genuine music from synthetic content.
The crackdown on AI tracks is part of a growing trend among streaming services to address the influx of machine‑made music. The policy change is expected to influence how other platforms manage AI‑generated content and may prompt further regulatory action.
As of now, Deezer has not disclosed any specific timeline for the removal of the identified tracks, nor has it announced new licensing or catalog acquisition plans related to AI music. The company’s next public update is expected in the upcoming quarterly transparency report.
The move underscores the need for a coordinated industry response to the challenges posed by AI‑generated music, including the protection of artists’ rights, the maintenance of royalty integrity, and the preservation of a high‑quality listening experience for subscribers.
