‘What we're really fighting is people scripting computers to generate thousands of songs and uploading them in batches to overwhelm, flood and replace’: Deezer's Head of Research on that industry-leading AI-filter — and why we need it now more than ever
From execs to the people behind the technology, every Friday we'll bring you a new perspective on world of TV and audio.See the full list of AV Insider articlesDeezer has never been backwards about coming forwards regarding the scourge of AI slop infecting our music streaming platforms. Just days ago, the French streaming site announced that over half of all new daily uploads to its site are AI — up from 44% in April and just over 30% at the end of last year. As he was "Checking if the hangover is showing on my face", I couldn't help but think it's good to know that proper live gigs and parties still matter to a firm whose success hangs on our love of music.
- ▪From execs to the people behind the technology, every Friday we'll bring you a new perspective on world of TV and audio.See the full list of AV Insider articlesDeezer has never been backwards about coming forwards regarding the scourge of A
- ▪Just days ago, the French streaming site announced that over half of all new daily uploads to its site are AI — up from 44% in April and just over 30% at the end of last year.
- ▪As he was "Checking if the hangover is showing on my face", I couldn't help but think it's good to know that proper live gigs and parties still matter to a firm whose success hangs on our love of music.
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Audio Audio Streaming ‘What we're really fighting is people scripting computers to generate thousands of songs and uploading them in batches to overwhelm, flood and replace’: Deezer's Head of Research on that industry-leading AI-filter — and why we need it now more than ever Features By Becky Scarrott Published 28 July 2026 ‘Unfortunately it’s a reflex for people like me to try to use AI to capture AI, but we soon realized we could simplify it a lot’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
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