Deezer Sees Surge in AI-Generated Music, Now Receiving 20,000 Tracks Daily

Nearly 20% of all new music uploaded to streaming platform Deezer is now AI-generated, with over 20,000 such tracks submitted each day, the company announced.

This marks a sharp increase from January, when AI-generated songs made up just 10% of daily uploads. Deezer said the volume has nearly doubled in three months.

Chief Innovation Officer Aurelien Herault said AI-generated content continues to flood platforms like Deezer, with no signs of slowing.

To manage the influx, Deezer has implemented automated detection tools capable of identifying fully AI-generated songs created using the most common generative tools.

However, the company noted that many tracks are a blend of human and AI input, making detection more complex.

A major concern is that some AI-generated music may be trained on copyrighted material without permission.

Deezer is the only streaming platform to sign a global statement on AI training, which opposes the unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI.

While AI-generated music remains a minority among the more than 100,000 songs uploaded daily, Deezer warned that it could soon become the majority if current trends continue.

In January, Deezer said it had made significant progress in developing what it calls the best AI detection tool on the market, aimed at protecting the estimated USD 16 billion in annual music creator revenue.

The company estimates that up to 25% of that revenue could be at risk by 2028 due to AI-generated content.

There are now more than 100 generative AI tools for music creation, including text-to-music platforms like YouTube’s Music Assistant, Google’s Dream Track, and Meta’s MusicGen.

Other tools include OpenAI’s MuseNet and Jukebox, composition software like AIVA and MusicLM, and production plugins such as LANDR, TAIP, and Synthesizer V.

Voice-cloning and AI vocal tools like Suno, Udio, and Supertone are also contributing to the surge.

Market.us projects the global AI in music market will grow from nearly USD 4 billion in 2023 to USD 39 billion by 2033, a 26% compound annual growth rate.

The report also states that 60% of musicians are now using AI in their creative and production processes.

This suggests that many of the same artists Deezer aims to protect may also be contributing to the rise of AI-generated music.

Deezer draws a clear line at fully AI-generated content. Herault said the company supports responsible development of generative AI to protect artists’ rights and maintain transparency for listeners.

He added that Deezer is already removing fully AI-generated songs from its algorithmic recommendations.

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• Deezer now receives over 20,000 AI-generated songs daily

• AI music makes up nearly 20% of all new uploads

• Deezer uses detection tools to identify and manage AI content

Source: FORBES