Deezer reports over half of daily music uploads are AI-generated

Deezer, a major music streaming service, has monitored the surge in AI-generated uploads since last year, with figures climbing steadily. The platform now reports that AI-produced content accounts for over half of all downloads.
According to Deezer, AI track submissions peaked in June 2026, averaging 90,000 new uploads daily.
This rapid expansion of AI music has compelled streaming services to determine how much such content they are willing to host. Industry standards remain inconsistent: Bandcamp prohibits these tracks entirely, while Tidal has removed monetization options for them. Conversely, Apple Music offers a voluntary tagging system for AI content, and Spotify has established specific guidelines regarding the extent of AI involvement in music production.
Deezer’s latest strategy involves removing AI-generated tracks that have not been streamed in the last six months or are linked to fraudulent activity designed to artificially inflate revenue.
“Deezer has been at the forefront of combating fraud and mitigating payment dilution caused by AI music for nearly two years. With half of all daily uploads now being AI-generated, we are implementing further measures to protect the rights of artists and songwriters while continuing to prioritize music that listeners truly enjoy,” stated Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier.
The platform initially shared AI upload statistics in January 2025, when daily submissions hovered around 10,000 tracks, or 10% of total uploads. By April 2025, this figure rose to 20,000 tracks, representing 18% of daily uploads. In September 2025, it climbed to 30,000 tracks (28% of daily uploads), followed by 50,000 daily uploads (34% of total) in November 2025.
The trend continued into this year, reaching 60,000 tracks (39% of daily uploads) in January 2026. By April 2026, the number hit 75,000 tracks, accounting for 44% of daily uploads.
Deezer began labeling AI music on its platform last year, noting that its detection technology can also identify tracks created using models from Suno and Udio, AI music startups currently involved in copyright disputes. Earlier this year, Deezer made its detection technology available to other platforms, though it remains unclear if any major competitors have adopted the tool. Last month, the company also launched a tool capable of scanning Apple Music and Spotify playlists for AI-generated content.
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Deezer, a major music streaming service, has monitored the surge in AI-generated uploads since last year, with figures climbing steadily. The platform now reports that AI-produced content accounts for over half of all downloads.
According to Deezer, AI track submissions peaked in June 2026, averaging 90,000 new uploads daily.
This rapid expansion of AI music has compelled streaming services to determine how much such content they are willing to host. Industry standards remain inconsistent: Bandcamp prohibits these tracks entirely, while Tidal has removed monetization options for them. Conversely, Apple Music offers a voluntary tagging system for AI content, and Spotify has established specific guidelines regarding the extent of AI involvement in music production.
Deezer’s latest strategy involves removing AI-generated tracks that have not been streamed in the last six months or are linked to fraudulent activity designed to artificially inflate revenue.
“Deezer has been at the forefront of combating fraud and mitigating payment dilution caused by AI music for nearly two years. With half of all daily uploads now being AI-generated, we are implementing further measures to protect the rights of artists and songwriters while continuing to prioritize music that listeners truly enjoy,” stated Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier.
The platform initially shared AI upload statistics in January 2025, when daily submissions hovered around 10,000 tracks, or 10% of total uploads. By April 2025, this figure rose to 20,000 tracks, representing 18% of daily uploads. In September 2025, it climbed to 30,000 tracks (28% of daily uploads), followed by 50,000 daily uploads (34% of total) in November 2025.
The trend continued into this year, reaching 60,000 tracks (39% of daily uploads) in January 2026. By April 2026, the number hit 75,000 tracks, accounting for 44% of daily uploads.
Deezer began labeling AI music on its platform last year, noting that its detection technology can also identify tracks created using models from Suno and Udio, AI music startups currently involved in copyright disputes. Earlier this year, Deezer made its detection technology available to other platforms, though it remains unclear if any major competitors have adopted the tool. Last month, the company also launched a tool capable of scanning Apple Music and Spotify playlists for AI-generated content.
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