A survey reveals that 97% of people can't distinguish between AI-generated songs and songs composed by humans.

A recent survey conducted by Deezer and Ipsos has revealed a startling reality about the future of music. In a study involving over 9,000 participants across eight countries—including the US, Japan, and Germany—listeners were asked to identify which of three tracks were composed by AI and which were crafted by humans.

The Great Deception

The results were overwhelming: 97% of participants were unable to tell the difference between AI-generated music and human-made tracks. This revelation came as a shock to 71% of respondents, while 52% admitted to feeling uneasy about their inability to distinguish machine-made sounds from human artistry.

A Demand for Transparency

As AI continues to blur the lines of creativity, consumers are demanding more clarity. The survey highlighted several key concerns:

• 80% of respondents believe that AI-generated songs should be clearly labeled.

• 73% of streaming app users want to know if the tracks recommended to them are created by AI.

• 45% went even further, expressing a desire for a feature that allows them to "hide or block" AI music from their feeds and recommendation systems.

Artistic Values vs. Artificial Intelligence

Despite the growing integration of Generative AI in daily life, the world of art and music remains a sensitive territory. 70% of respondents view AI-generated music as a direct threat to the careers of professional musicians and artists. Furthermore, there is widespread disapproval of using copyrighted works to train AI models without consent.

Alexis Lanternier, CEO of Deezer, commented on these findings, stating, "People still deeply value the essence of music." He reaffirmed that Deezer is currently the only major streaming platform implementing a system to detect and tag AI-generated content to ensure total transparency for its users.

The Human Signature

The Deezer and Ipsos survey serves as a powerful reminder: no matter how far technology advances or how influential AI becomes, human authenticity and the "creative signature" remain the core values that consumers cherish most in works of art.