Deezer to let users filter out AI-generated music

The Paris-based music streaming service Deezer is set to introduce a global feature allowing users to completely filter out music created by artificial intelligence. This development responds directly to a growing influx of AI-generated content on the platform and increasing consumer preference for human-made music.

Since early 2025, Deezer has been actively monitoring the presence of AI-produced tracks through its pioneering AI tagging system, which marks albums containing fully AI-generated songs. The company also rolled out a free AI music detection tool accessible via the web, covering multiple digital service providers. Building on these initiatives, Deezer will implement a toggle button that enables listeners to exclude AI music from their search results, recommendations, and playlists.

This move addresses a significant shift in the music ecosystem, where AI-generated songs have rapidly expanded. Deezer reports receiving nearly 90,000 AI-only tracks daily, with these pieces constituting over half of the new daily submissions during peak periods. Such volume highlights the urgent need for transparency and user autonomy in navigating this content surge.

The toggle feature will allow users who prefer exclusively human-created music to easily avoid AI-generated tracks and associated artists. Conversely, those interested in exploring AI music can deactivate the filter at any time, maintaining full control over their streaming experience.

This initiative is scheduled for worldwide availability by the end of 2026. It aligns with findings from a Deezer and Ipsos study conducted in November 2025, which revealed that 45% of streaming users desire the ability to completely exclude AI-generated music from their platforms.

Beyond user-facing tools, Deezer’s AI detection mechanisms have already been instrumental in shaping the platform’s content curation. Since 2025, the system has identified and removed more than 42 million AI-generated tracks from editorial and algorithmic recommendations, and it has tagged upwards of 14 million albums with AI content indicators.

Deezer’s approach reflects a broader industry conversation regarding the role of artificial intelligence in music creation and distribution. By prioritizing transparency and consumer choice, the service aims to protect the interests of human artists while accommodating technological advances.

While details on the technical workings of the new toggle remain limited, Deezer’s efforts mark a notable step in addressing the complex dynamics introduced by AI in music streaming. As the volume of AI music continues to rise, platforms like Deezer are increasingly tasked with balancing innovation and authenticity in the listening experience.