在美国马萨诸塞州剑桥市一座19世纪的历史建筑中，Suno公司首席执行官迈基·舒尔曼（Mikey Shulman）坐到了录音台的调音桌前。他身旁的一位研究科 学家正在"创作"一首新歌——笛子的部分展现出潜力，打击乐部分则尚待完善。 然而，两人均未演奏任何实体乐器，他们仅输入了若干描述性词语：" 非洲节拍、笛子、鼓、每分钟90拍 "，数秒后一段富有感染力的节奏序列便生成 了。这一场景折射出生成式人工智能对音乐创作领域的深层渗透。 Suno创始人之一的迈基·舒尔曼（右）与研究科学家于2026年1月13日合作创作一首歌（图源：AP） 与Midjourney、SeedDance 2.0等AI视频工具对影视业的冲击类似，AI也正在将传统音乐行业逼入墙角。如果说二者有差别，那就是AI生成音乐不涉及对物 理世界的模拟，其技术障碍和入手门槛更低，其生成能力更为强大、影响冲击也更加剧烈。 自2022年相关技术取得突破性进展以来，音乐创作的技术门槛被显著降低。用户仅需输入简单的文本指令，即可在数分钟内获得一首结构完整的音乐作 品。然而，技术便利性的背后，围绕版权归属、创作主体定义及产业利益分配的争议正持续发酵。 01 产业关系的重 ...

Core Viewpoint - Deezer is taking significant steps to combat streaming fraud by labeling AI-generated music, as approximately 18% of daily uploaded music is now fully AI-generated, with 70% of its plays being fraudulent [1][2]. Group 1: AI-Generated Music and Streaming Fraud - Deezer will start labeling albums that contain AI-generated tracks to address streaming fraud [1]. - Over 20,000 tracks uploaded daily are fully AI-generated, with 70% of their play counts being fake [1]. - Currently, AI-generated songs account for only 0.5% of total traffic on Deezer, but this trend is rapidly increasing [1]. Group 2: Transparency and Artist Rights - Deezer emphasizes the importance of responsible and transparent practices to build trust with users and the music industry [2]. - The company has applied for two patents for its AI detection technology, which focuses on identifying unique features to differentiate synthetic content from real content [2]. - Deezer is committed to protecting the rights of artists and songwriters amid ongoing copyright law challenges related to AI model training [2].

Core Viewpoint - The global recorded music market reached a milestone in 2024, with total revenue soaring to $29.6 billion, driven significantly by streaming, which surpassed $20 billion for the first time. However, the rise of AI technology has led to an increase in streaming fraud, making it a target for criminals [1]. Group 1: AI-Generated Music Fraud Case - A notable case involved a 52-year-old man from North Carolina, Michael Smith, who was charged with using AI to create fake songs and fraudulently distribute them on platforms like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music to illegally obtain royalties totaling over $10 million [3][4]. - Smith's fraudulent activities began in 2017, where he created thousands of automated accounts to continuously play AI-generated songs, resulting in billions of plays and substantial royalty income [4][5]. - The indictment revealed that Smith purchased hundreds of thousands of AI-generated songs and manipulated streaming data to create the illusion of global listening [5][6]. Group 2: Impact of AI on Streaming Fraud - The use of AI in music generation has allowed fraudsters to upload millions of fake songs to streaming platforms, with individual songs receiving only a few thousand plays, making it harder for platforms to detect fraud [8][9]. - Deezer reported that 18% of the content uploaded to its platform is generated by AI, highlighting the scale of the issue [9]. - The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) noted that AI is a significant driver of streaming fraud, enabling criminals to evade regulation while achieving profitability [10][11]. Group 3: Legal and Industry Responses - Legal actions have been taken against individuals involved in music streaming fraud, with a notable case in Denmark resulting in a prison sentence for a man who earned approximately 2 million Danish Kroner (about $229,676) through similar fraudulent activities [12][13]. - Despite efforts by platforms like Deezer to combat AI-generated music fraud, the effectiveness of these measures remains questionable, as the problem continues to escalate [15][16]. - There is currently a lack of legal frameworks governing the distribution of AI-generated music, complicating the enforcement of copyright protections [17].

Core Insights - The rise of AI-generated music is significantly impacting the music industry, with platforms like Deezer reporting that 18% of newly uploaded content is entirely AI-generated, up from 10% in January 2023 [1][5][11] - The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) estimates that by 2028, AI could erode up to 24% of music creators' income [1][11] - Various music platforms are developing tools to detect AI-generated content, with Deezer and YouTube leading the way in implementing detection systems [4][7][14] Industry Response - Deezer has introduced a tool to detect AI-generated music, claiming it can identify 100% AI-generated tracks and is working on a system that does not require specific datasets [7][12] - YouTube has added a "synthetic voice recognition" feature to its Content ID system to automatically detect AI-generated content [7][14] - The Korean Music Copyright Association (KMCA) has implemented a strict "0% AI" rule for song registration, while the U.S. Copyright Office allows registration of AI-assisted works with significant human involvement [11][12] Challenges in Detection - Despite advancements in detection tools, identifying AI-generated music remains a challenge, as human listeners struggle to differentiate between AI and human-created music [4][19] - A study indicated that the average accuracy for identifying AI-generated music was only 46%, with even professionals only achieving a 50% accuracy rate [19][21] - The prevalence of AI-generated music raises concerns about the potential saturation of the market with low-quality, soulless music, as expressed by artists like Grimes [7][11] Legal and Ethical Considerations - The music industry is grappling with legal issues surrounding the use of copyrighted material to train AI models, with ongoing lawsuits against AI music startups like Udio and Suno [16][21] - There is a philosophical debate about the nature of creativity and originality in the age of AI, questioning whether AI-generated music can evoke genuine emotions and what constitutes true creativity [21] - Prominent artists, including Paul McCartney, have voiced concerns about AI's potential to undermine musicians' rights and the integrity of their work [12][16]