Deezer launches free tool to detect AI music on playlists

Deezer, the French music streaming service, has launched a free public tool that scans users' playlists across rival platforms to identify tracks entirely generated by artificial intelligence. The online detector, which became available on Thursday, June 11, 2026, allows anyone to connect their accounts from services like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Tidal to audit their libraries for synthetic music.

The tool is built on the same detection technology Deezer has used internally since early 2025 to identify fully AI-generated tracks, particularly those from prominent generative models Suno and Udio. According to company data, 43 percent of users who switch to Deezer from another service already have AI songs in their playlists. Chief Executive Alexis Lanternier said the company expects the detector to be an eye-opening experience for listeners globally, noting that a vast majority of people want to know if AI music is being recommended to them.

Deezer's move highlights the growing volume of AI-generated content on streaming platforms. The company reports it now receives nearly 75,000 fully AI-generated tracks every day, representing more than 44 percent of all...