YouTube Music and Deezer reveal plans to stem tidal wave of AI music

YouTube Music and Deezer have announced plans to address the growing issue of AI-generated music on their platforms. YouTube Music will start labeling AI-generated tracks and provide more information on how AI was used to create them. Deezer, on the other hand, will introduce a toggle that will allow users to exclude AI music entirely from their feeds by the end of 2026.

Both platforms cite strong user demand for transparency and control over the music they listen to. Deezer has already removed over 42 million AI-generated tracks from its recommendation system and tagged more than 14 million albums as machine-made. The company's AI detection tool was named one of Time's Best Inventions of 2026, but Deezer acknowledges that it may not be perfect and could be vulnerable to audio manipulation and unknown creation models.

While YouTube Music's labeling feature is a step in the right direction, Deezer's toggle option offers users more control over their music experience and puts a greater emphasis on human creators.