Qobuz has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) tags in its streaming interface, using internally developed detection software to flag AI-generated releases.
Detection and placement
The designation appears at the release level in the user interface. AI-generated albums remain searchable when users enter their exact titles, but Qobuz does not promote them in human-curated collections such as Our Selections, New Releases, Qobuzissimes, and Albums of the Week.
Streaming and fraud figures
- 60% of streams of AI-generated tracks are fraudulent, according to Qobuz.
- AI-generated music accounts for 0.38% of all streams on the service.
- One-third of albums deemed AI-generated have been removed from Qobuz’s search engine.
Fraudulent streams do not receive royalty payouts.
Appeals and user reports
Artists who believe a release has been incorrectly labeled as AI-generated can appeal through their distributor. Listeners can also report AI-generated music that lacks a label using a public form.
“Today, the challenge is no longer just detecting AI-generated music but enabling listeners to identify it clearly. At Qobuz, this transparency, which is our hallmark, comes with a core conviction: musical discovery must remain guided by human choices.”
The statement was made by Georges Fornay, Deputy CEO of Qobuz.
