Deezer launches a free AI music detection tool that scans playlists across 27 languages and 20 streaming platforms, positioning itself as a more aggressive opponent of AI-generated music than rivals like Spotify and Apple Music.

What happened: Deezer announced a free online AI music detector on Thursday that allows users to scan their playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, YouTube Music, and other platforms to identify AI-generated tracks. The tool supports 27 languages and notifies users of any findings, with an option to share results.

Why it matters: Music streaming platforms have struggled to address the flood of AI-generated content—Deezer revealed that 44% of all new music uploaded to its platform is AI-generated, with nearly 75,000 AI-generated tracks added daily. While competitors like Spotify and Apple Music use only tagging, Deezer actively removes AI tracks from recommendations and excludes them from editorial playlists, making transparency a potential competitive advantage for its service.

What to watch: Deezer is considering future steps such as updating supplier policies or removing content altogether, following Bandcamp's decision to ban AI music earlier this year. The company has already begun offering its AI detection technology to rival platforms.