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Deezer will let listeners hide fully AI-generated music from search

The on/off toggle, announced in October and due before the end of 2026, goes further than Deezer's existing ban on AI tracks in recommendations.

Deezer will let listeners hide fully AI-generated music from search

Deezer announced in mid-October that it will add an on/off toggle letting users remove fully AI-generated tracks, albums and related artists from search results. The company plans a global rollout before the end of 2026 and the feature is not live yet.

The filter targets music generated entirely on tools such as Suno, Udio and Riffusion. Tracks where artists used AI only as a supporting tool are handled separately. Users can turn the setting off at any time.

Deezer already keeps AI-generated tracks out of algorithmic recommendations and editorial playlists, so the toggle extends that policy to search. The company cited an Ipsos survey from November 2025 in which 45% of streaming users said they would like to filter out 100% AI-generated music. CEO Alexis Lanternier framed the change as giving listeners control.

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