Deezer has disclosed that more than 90,000 artificial intelligence-generated tracks are uploaded to its platform every day. The figure, shared by the French music streaming service, underscores the growing challenge of distinguishing synthetic music from human-made recordings.
A daily deluge of synthetic songs
The 90,000 number represents a significant portion of the roughly 100,000 new tracks Deezer receives daily. That means AI-generated content now accounts for the vast majority of uploads. The company did not specify how it identifies these tracks, but the scale suggests automated detection tools are already in place.
Deezer's report comes as the music industry grapples with a flood of AI-created material. Platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have also faced similar surges, though few have publicly quantified the volume. The trend raises questions about copyright, royalty distribution, and the value of human artistry.
Challenges for detection and royalties
For streaming services, the immediate problem is filtering. AI-generated songs can mimic popular styles, making them hard to spot without sophisticated algorithms. Some tracks are created by users who upload them as original work, potentially bypassing content ID systems. Others are generated by bots aiming to game royalty payouts.
Royalty pools are finite. If AI tracks consume a growing share of streams, human artists could see their earnings shrink. Deezer has not detailed how it handles royalties for AI-generated content, but the issue is likely to intensify as tools like Suno and Udio become more accessible.
The company also faces pressure from labels and artists to ensure that AI music does not crowd out human creativity. Deezer has previously invested in tools to detect deepfakes and manipulated audio, but the daily volume of 90,000 tracks tests those systems.
Deezer's disclosure is one of the first concrete numbers on AI music volume from a major streaming service. The company has not announced new policies or partnerships in response, but the data alone signals that the problem is no longer theoretical.
The 90,000 figure is expected to grow as AI generation tools improve and become cheaper. Deezer and its competitors will need to adapt their detection and royalty models accordingly.
