The Music Industry Enters Its Less-Is-More Era

Published on 12 February 2026 Bloomberg Technology

Summary

The music industry faces growing concerns as 60,000 AI-generated tracks flood streaming services daily, contributing to over 200 million songs available. This surge raises questions about originality and the future of music creation, prompting industry reflection.

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Key Insights

How many AI-generated tracks are uploaded to streaming platforms daily?

Streaming platforms like Deezer receive approximately 50,000 to 60,000 fully AI-generated tracks daily, accounting for about one-third of new uploads.

Sources: [1], [2]

Can people distinguish AI-generated music from human-made music?

A Deezer and Ipsos survey found that 97% of listeners failed to accurately identify whether tracks were fully AI-generated or human-made, highlighting the sophistication of AI music.

Sources: [1], [2]