Deezer Launches Free Tool to Identify AI-Generated Music in Playlists

Deezer’s newest public offering is a free, web‑based detector that scours playlists on 20 major streaming services for tracks produced entirely by artificial intelligence. The tool, available in 27 languages, lets anyone—account holders or not—check whether the songs in their favorite playlists are synthetic.

Users begin by selecting their streaming platform—Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and others—then connect the service through its standard authentication flow. Once authenticated, Deezer’s detector scans the chosen playlists, flags any tracks identified as fully AI‑generated, and presents a clean list that can be exported or shared. The service is offered at no cost to listeners.

Deezer reports that the detector receives roughly 75,000 AI‑generated uploads daily, representing about 44 % of all uploads to the tool. Despite this high volume, fully AI‑generated songs account for only 1–3 % of total streams on the platform, indicating that many AI tracks are added to libraries but rarely played.

A partnership survey between Deezer and Ipsos, covering eight countries, found that 80 % of respondents want AI‑generated music to carry a visible label, and 73 % want platforms to indicate when such content is being recommended. The study also revealed that 43 % of users who switched to Deezer from other services already have AI tracks in their libraries.

Deezer began flagging AI‑generated tracks in early 2025. Songs identified as synthetic are excluded from the service’s recommendation algorithms, editorial playlists, and in‑house playlists. According to the company, no other streaming platform has adopted this practice.

“Because no other company has followed our lead yet, we decided to make the detector available to everyone,” said CEO Alexis Lanternier. Lanternier added that Deezer is licensing its detection technology to music‑industry organizations as questions around copyright, artist compensation, and training data continue to evolve.

The detector employs a multi‑layered approach that combines signal analysis, third‑party vendor data, and label audits. Deezer’s system has flagged more than 13.4 million AI tracks in its catalog during 2025.

The launch arrives amid growing industry scrutiny of AI‑generated music. Apple Music, Spotify, and others have announced plans to label or remove AI tracks, while some platforms have taken a more cautious stance. Deezer’s public tool offers listeners a transparent way to audit their own libraries.

Because the tool works across 20 platforms, users can check playlists on services they already use without migrating to Deezer. This cross‑platform capability is intended to give consumers a clearer picture of what they are listening to and to support informed listening choices.

Deezer’s move also aligns with broader regulatory discussions. In the European Union, the Digital Services Act requires platforms to provide clear information about content that is algorithmically generated. The detector could help Deezer demonstrate compliance with such transparency obligations.

For creators and rights holders, the detector offers a way to identify potential copyright issues. Since AI‑generated tracks can be derived from copyrighted material, a public label helps artists and labels monitor the use of their work.

Deezer’s decision to license its detection technology to industry groups indicates a potential for wider adoption. If other services adopt similar tools, the industry could see a shift toward more consistent labeling and handling of AI‑generated music.

In summary, Deezer’s free AI music detector allows listeners to see which tracks in their playlists are fully AI‑generated, regardless of the streaming service they use. The tool reflects the company’s early stance on AI‑generated content and its willingness to provide transparency to consumers and industry stakeholders.

The detector is currently live and can be accessed at Deezer’s AI music detector page. Deezer has not announced a timeline for future updates to the tool.