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Music streaming service Qobuz is now taking concrete steps to protect artists and listeners from AI-generated content with a proprietary detection system.
Qobuz, the independently owned music streaming and download platform, has announced a proprietary AI detection system that it says will identify and tag AI-created tracks across both new releases and its existing catalog. The move follows the publication of Qobuz’s AI Charter earlier this month, making it the latest music streamer to clearly outline its stance on AI-created tracks on its platform.
Using its new tool, Qobuz has started analyzing its catalog to identify and tag content that is 100% AI-generated. The company says these tags will be visible across all Qobuz applications in the coming months.
Building on the principles set out in Qobuz’s AI Charter, the platform aims to ensure human artists remain at the heart of music discovery through editorial oversight and anti-fraud measures. These include 100% human-led editorial selection, recommendations that prioritize human artists; and dedicated AI identification and anti-fraud tools.
Notably, Qobuz already employs tools to detect fraudulent uploads and says it will continue to develop and refine these systems as technological and regulatory advancements evolve. The platform also reserves the right to refuse or remove content that appears to have been uploaded fraudulently—including that which impersonates artists or manipulates streaming activity. In such cases, “signals beyond AI detection alone” may also be considered.
Qobuz also vows that it will “never generate audio content for its catalog, replace human curation with AI, or use customer data to train external AI models.”
“The hyperinflation of AI-generated content is creating distrust across the music industry. At Qobuz, music discovery remains guided by human passion, not algorithms optimized for volume. These new measures reinforce our commitment to guaranteeing fair artists’ visibility and compensation, giving listeners confidence that humans remain in control,” said Georges Fornay, Deputy CEO of Qobuz.
The company adds that it recognizes the growing challenge of AI-generated content and the need to safeguard artists’ livelihoods. According to a 2024 CISAC study, by 2028, music creators could lose around $11.7 billion over five years—up to 24% of their revenue—due to AI-generated content. Meanwhile, generative AI in music is projected to earn roughly $4.7 billion annually from the unlicensed use of creators’ works. That represents a direct transfer of economic value from human artists to AI companies.
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