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AI-generated music fuelling fraudulent streams on Deezer

  • A new report from Deezer reveals that 70% of streams of AI-generated music on the platform are fraudulent.
  • Organised fraudsters exploit AI technology to inflate listening figures, aiming to illegitimately claim royalty payments.
  • Deezer is investing in anti-fraud measures to combat this manipulation and has a tool to detect 100% AI-made content.
  • The platform has identified fraudulent AI-produced music in various genres and is blocking royalty payments for fake streams.
  • AI-generated music now accounts for 0.5% of total streams on Deezer and 18% of all uploads, with around 20,000 AI tracks uploaded per day.
  • Fraudulent streaming in the music industry diverts funds from legitimate artists, as highlighted by IFPI.
  • Last year, a US musician allegedly orchestrated billions of fraudulent streams of AI-generated songs, earning $10 million in royalties.
  • Deezer is removing all fully AI-generated content from its algorithmic recommendations to address the issue.
  • The global streaming market valued at $20.4 billion presents a lucrative target for fraudsters.
  • Deezer's director of royalties and reporting confirmed the fraudulent activity as an attempt to extract royalty payments.
  • AI music models like Suno and Udio have been used fraudulently, prompting Deezer to enhance anti-fraud measures.
  • Deezer's efforts aim to stay ahead of perpetrators who exploit AI technology for financial gain.
  • The issue of fraudulent streaming in the music industry has been significantly exacerbated by generative AI technology.
  • Deezer actively blocks royalty payments for streams identified as fraudulent, particularly for AI-generated music.
  • The use of bots to artificially increase listening numbers for AI music tracks poses challenges in detecting fraudulent activities.

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