Spotify says it is filtering AI-generated 'slop and spam' tracks out of its recommendation system while continuing to host AI music and offer AI remixing tools. Fake or AI-suspected acts like The Velvet Sundown and Breaking Rust still have hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners, with a July report finding the top 10 AI artists earned roughly $2.4 million. Spotify does not offer users a way to block AI audio entirely, unlike Deezer, which plans a full opt-out filter by year's end, or Bandcamp and Tidal, which restrict or don't pay royalties on AI-only tracks.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-20
Deezer announced a new on/off switch that will let users completely remove AI-generated tracks from their streaming experience, set to roll out by the end of 2026. CEO Alexis Lanternier said the feature responds to clear user demand to focus only on content made by human creators. Deezer says AI-generated tracks now make up more than 50 percent of uploads to its platform, up from 18 percent last year, with about 90,000 AI tracks uploaded daily.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-14
YouTube Music has started displaying an "AI" label beneath track titles for songs fully or partly generated using AI, including cases where AI created major elements like vocals. Tapping the label reveals details on how AI was used in the track. YouTube says similar labels will eventually appear in the main YouTube video player as well.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-14
Deezer announced a new feature that will let users hide AI-generated tracks, albums, and related artists from search results, with a rollout expected before year's end. CEO Alexis Lanternier cited user demand and a company survey showing roughly 45% of customers wanted a way to exclude AI music from their listening experience.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-14
Winamp, the once-dominant MP3 player from the late 1990s known for its llama mascot, is returning to relevance through a partnership with streaming platform Deezer. The two companies plan to launch a subscription-based streaming service next year, positioning Winamp as a competitor to established players like Spotify.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-22
Winamp Group has announced plans to relaunch Winamp in 2027 through a partnership with Deezer, bundling its player with Deezer's streaming catalog and licensing infrastructure. The revival will introduce Winamp's first-ever paid subscription tier, promising a customizable interface, social features, and new music discovery tools, though pricing and supported platforms remain undisclosed.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-20
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