How Deezer is Approaching AI Music And Payments

This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Alexis Lanternier, the CEO of global music streaming platform Deezer. Together, they break down the massive influx of AI-generated music flooding streaming services, Deezer’s pioneering efforts in AI detection and fraud removal, and the future of fair artist payouts through user-centric royalty systems.

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05:45 - The Reality of AI Music Flooding Streaming Services

10:23 - How Deezer Detects Streaming Fraud & Purges AI Bots

13:42 - Tagging AI Music & Algorithmic Recommendation Rules

18:32 - Generative AI: Creative Assistive Tool vs. Fully AI Music

24:40 - In-App Fan Remix Tools & Licensing Fair Payouts

33:36 - The Flaw in Market-Centric Payouts vs. User-Centric Payouts