Artificial intelligence is shaking up the music world faster than anyone expected. A new global survey from Deezer reveals a surprising truth. An incredible 97% of listeners cannot reliably tell the difference between AI generated music and tracks created by real human artists. As AI uploads skyrocket, listeners are demanding more transparency and clearer labels to keep music authentic.
Most People Can’t Tell AI and Human Music Apart
Deezer’s survey included 9,000 participants across eight countries. Each person listened to three tracks and tried to identify which ones were made by AI. Almost everyone struggled. When they learned the results, more than half said they felt uncomfortable. Only a small 19% said they felt any level of trust toward AI in music.
AI Music Uploads Are Flooding Streaming Platforms
The volume of AI tracks is rising at an unbelievable pace. Deezer reports around 50,000 fully synthetic songs are uploaded to its platform every single day. That means over one third of daily uploads come from AI. This follows earlier warnings from Deezer about a rapid spike in AI content and the need for stronger detection tools.
Listeners Are Split on AI’s Role in Music
The survey also revealed mixed feelings about the future. Nearly half of streaming users think AI could improve music discovery. Even so, most people worry about overwhelming amounts of generic and low quality tracks. Almost two thirds fear AI will hurt creativity overall.
There’s also a clear shift in listening habits. About 40% of people say they would skip a track immediately if they discover it was made by AI rather than a real artist.
The Financial Impact Could Be Huge
Industry groups are sounding the alarm. A study from CISAC and PMP Strategy warns that nearly a quarter of creators’ revenue could disappear by 2028 if AI generated music continues spreading at this rate. With so much synthetic content entering the market, artists risk losing both visibility and income.
Deezer Is Taking Action
Right now, Deezer is the only major streaming service that tags fully AI generated tracks. These songs are removed from algorithmic recommendations and editorial playlists. According to the company, many streams on AI tracks appear to be fraudulent, so suspicious activity is excluded from royalty payouts. Their goal is simple. Protect human creators and maintain a fair ecosystem.
Conclusion
AI has already changed the music industry, but the debate around it is just beginning. As synthetic tracks keep flooding streaming platforms, listeners are calling for better transparency. The majority still want music created by people. With the future of creativity at stake, the industry must work quickly to set clear rules and support real artists.