Deezer plans a switch to hide AI music from search
By Automate Basics, written with AI from TechCrunch's original
Deezer is developing an optional filter that will hide AI-generated tracks, albums and related artists from search results. For people choosing music for a workplace or creative project, it could make finding music by human creators easier.
What changed
Deezer says it is working on a switch that will let users filter AI-generated music out of search results. When enabled, the filter is intended to hide AI-generated tracks and albums, along with related artists. TechCrunch reports that Deezer expects to make the option available before the end of the year.
The announcement concerns a feature still in development, not a filter people can rely on today. Deezer already uses tools to detect AI-generated music on its platform, according to the report. The new switch would give listeners a choice about seeing that music when they search, rather than requiring them to identify it from individual results.
Who can use Deezer's AI music filter?
Deezer describes the planned filter as an option for its users. For someone choosing music to play in a shop, studio or other workplace, the useful change is narrower search results when they want to look for music by human creators. Someone gathering music references for a creative project might use it for the same reason.
The report does not say whether the filter will be limited to particular plans, countries or devices. It also gives no price for the feature. Deezer expects it before the end of the year, but the report does not provide a more precise release date. Until Deezer makes it available, users cannot assume the option is present in their account.
How do I try it at work?
A sensible first task, once Deezer releases the filter, is to search for music for a workplace playlist or as a reference for a creative brief. Compare the results with the filter on and off to see whether AI-generated tracks, albums and related artists disappear from search as Deezer says they should.
Check the actual search results rather than assuming the switch changes every part of the listening experience. TechCrunch describes its specific effect on search, but does not explain how it will affect recommendations or existing playlists. If music will be used in a customer-facing space or published project, the filter should not replace any separate checks you normally make about whether that use is permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deezer's AI music filter available now?
Not according to the TechCrunch report. Deezer says it is working on the option and expects it to become available before the end of the year. The report does not give a specific release date or say which plans will include it.
What will the filter hide?
Deezer says enabling the planned filter will hide AI-generated tracks and albums, as well as related artists, from search results. The report does not explain whether it will change existing playlists or recommendations, so its stated effect should be understood as a change to search.
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Source: Deezer will soon let you filter out AI-generated music, TechCrunch, 14 Oct 2026.