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How Deezer Is Fighting Fraudulent Streams As AI Music Uploads Reach Millions per Month

Since Deezer’s AI detection tool launched in January 2025, the amount of uploaded AI tracks has increased.

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In January 2025, Deezer rolled out its unique detection tool for disclosing AI-generated music. It became the first streaming platform to clearly label albums featuring tracks made with AI. In a report that June, the platform stated that 18% of newly uploaded tracks were fully made with AI. As of an April 2026 report, however, that number has increased.

Nearly 75,000 tracks uploaded to Deezer are fully created using AI. That’s 44% of daily uploads, and more than 2 million per month. Back in June, the daily number was around 20,000.

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