Deezer launches AI music detector for Spotify, Apple Music, and more
Now you can scan your playlists across 20 platforms for synthetic tracks.
Deezer has launched a web-based AI music detector that works across 20 different streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and SoundCloud. The tool, accessible at Deezer’s AI music detector site, allows users to grant Deezer temporary access to their playlists on those services. Deezer then imports the playlists using Tune My Music (the same system it uses for migrating libraries when users switch from competitors) and scans them for AI-generated content.
Deezer was the first major streaming service to label AI-generated music on its own platform and offered its detection technology to other companies. However, Qobuz built its own detection system, while Apple and Spotify opted for voluntary tagging instead of adopting Deezer’s solution. “No other company has followed our lead yet, so we decided to make it possible for everyone to check if their playlists include synthetic music, no matter which streaming platform they use,” said CEO Alexis Lanternier.
The detector alerts users to any synthetic tracks found and gives them the option to share the results. This move effectively bypasses the need for industry-wide adoption by empowering listeners themselves to identify AI-generated music across their entire streaming ecosystem. It also positions Deezer as a consumer-facing watchdog in the growing debate over AI in music.
- Deezer's tool works with 20 streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
- Uses Tune My Music to import playlists; then scans for AI-generated tracks.
- Deezer previously offered its detection tech to competitors but had no buyers, so it's now going direct to users.
Why It Matters
Gives listeners transparency into AI music across any platform, pressuring industry to adopt consistent labeling standards.