Overview
- Deezer confirms that 18% of its daily uploads, approximately 20,000 tracks, are fully AI-generated, nearly doubling from January 2025 figures.
- The platform introduced an AI detection tool in January to identify and filter fully AI-generated tracks from algorithmic recommendations for its users.
- Major record labels, including Universal, Warner, and Sony, have filed lawsuits against AI music startups like Suno and Udio for alleged copyright infringement.
- Concerns grow over AI-generated music's potential to undermine human artists' revenue, with projections suggesting up to 25% of the $16 billion annual music revenue could be at risk by 2028.
- Deezer emphasizes the need for responsible AI use, supporting AI-assisted music creation while opposing full replacement of human artistry.