AI-generated music has reached a point of near-indistinguishability from its human-made counterpart, according to a recent survey conducted by streaming platform Deezer. Over 9,000 people were asked to identify whether two clips of AI-generated music and one clip of human-made music came from the same source, with a staggering 97% unable to tell them apart.
The result has sparked unease among listeners, with more than half expressing discomfort at not being able to discern between AI and human-created tracks. The survey also touched on broader concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on music production, with 51% believing it will lead to a decrease in quality and nearly two-thirds warning that it may stifle creativity.
Deezer's CEO Alexis Lanternier noted that despite these concerns, AI-generated content has become increasingly popular, accounting for over one-third of daily streams. In January, one in ten tracks were fully AI-generated, while now the figure has risen to nearly 40,000 per day.
The issue gained prominence last month when a viral band on Spotify was revealed to be entirely AI-created, sparking calls for greater transparency from streaming platforms. Deezer has since taken steps to address this, systematically labelling all fully AI-generated content for users.
Interestingly, the majority of respondents (80%) wanted AI-generated music clearly labelled as such, suggesting that while some may question the authenticity of AI tracks, many simply want to know what they're listening to. The move by Deezer has been welcomed by some as a step towards greater transparency, but others have called for more action from streaming platforms in this area.
With AI-generated music becoming increasingly prevalent, it remains to be seen how listeners and industry stakeholders will adapt to this new reality. As one thing is certain, the line between human creativity and artificial intelligence has become decidedly blurred.
The result has sparked unease among listeners, with more than half expressing discomfort at not being able to discern between AI and human-created tracks. The survey also touched on broader concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on music production, with 51% believing it will lead to a decrease in quality and nearly two-thirds warning that it may stifle creativity.
Deezer's CEO Alexis Lanternier noted that despite these concerns, AI-generated content has become increasingly popular, accounting for over one-third of daily streams. In January, one in ten tracks were fully AI-generated, while now the figure has risen to nearly 40,000 per day.
The issue gained prominence last month when a viral band on Spotify was revealed to be entirely AI-created, sparking calls for greater transparency from streaming platforms. Deezer has since taken steps to address this, systematically labelling all fully AI-generated content for users.
Interestingly, the majority of respondents (80%) wanted AI-generated music clearly labelled as such, suggesting that while some may question the authenticity of AI tracks, many simply want to know what they're listening to. The move by Deezer has been welcomed by some as a step towards greater transparency, but others have called for more action from streaming platforms in this area.
With AI-generated music becoming increasingly prevalent, it remains to be seen how listeners and industry stakeholders will adapt to this new reality. As one thing is certain, the line between human creativity and artificial intelligence has become decidedly blurred.
. I mean, if AI-generated music is almost indistinguishable from the real deal, what's the big deal? It's not like it's replacing human artists or anything. And honestly, who doesn't love a good algorithmic beat? 
But seriously, if people are getting uncomfortable with the lack of transparency about where the music comes from, that's on them, not the streaming platforms. I think it's time we got used to the idea that creativity can come in many forms and not just be human-made. Plus, 80% of respondents want to know what they're listening to? That's like saying "Hey, if you don't want to see my face, that's on you, not me." 
It's all about perspective, man! 
I'm kinda weirded out by how easily people can't tell if a track is human-made or AI-generated anymore 
. Like, I get it, progress and all that... but what's wrong with knowing what you're listening to? 80% of respondents wanted labels on AI tracks, which makes sense 
. It's not about questioning the quality of AI music (although some people are still worried about that 
). The thing is, we need more transparency, not just from streaming platforms but also from us as consumers 
. We should want to know what we're listening to and who made it 
. And yeah, maybe this new reality will take some getting used to... but I'm curious to see how it plays out 
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. Now we're just streaming whatever algorithm decides to play next. It's like we've lost that connection with our music. I don't know, maybe I'm just old-school, but I think there's still value in human touch when it comes to art 
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. But at the end of the day, I think we need more than just labels - we need a new way of appreciating what makes music special: the heart and soul behind it 
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? It's just music, folks! If you can't even recognize the difference between an AI track and a real one anymore 
, maybe it's time to reevaluate your listening habits 
. And btw, why do people still need labels on AI-generated content? Are we that insecure about our musical tastes? 
I think it's cool that Deezer is taking steps towards transparency though 
97% of people couldn't even guess which one was made by a human and which one was made by a computer...that's wild? i mean i think it's kinda cool that AI can make music that sounds so good, but at the same time i'm like what about the artists who put their heart and soul into making music? does ai just take all that hard work away from them?
, gotta know what im listening to rn, especially with AI tracks getting more popular by the day, its like who created it? 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, AI-generated music is insane, but at the same time, it's kinda unsettling to think that we're relying so heavily on machines to create our tunes. Like, where's the soul in that? 
. I'd want to know what kind of content I'm listening to too, you feel? 
It's like, we're living in some sci-fi movie 
, where music is just code 
!