Paris, February 26, 2026 – Qobuz, the independently-owned music streaming and download platform, is taking concrete steps to protect artists and listeners from AI-generated content. Following the publication of its AI Charter earlier this month, Qobuz is announcing a proprietary AI detection system that will identify and tag AI-created tracks across both new releases and its existing catalog.  

AI detection system: putting the Charter into action

Using a new, proprietary tool, Qobuz has started analyzing its catalog to identify and tag content that is 100% AI-generated. These tags will be visible across all Qobuz applications in the coming months.  

Qobuz already employs tools to detect fraudulent uploads and will continue to develop and refine these systems as technological and regulatory developments evolve. The platform reserves the right to refuse or remove content that appears to have been uploaded fraudulently – including impersonating artists or manipulating streaming activity. In these cases, signals beyond AI detection alone may also be considered.

The human approach: a bulwark against industrial AI content

Building on the principles set out in the Charter, Qobuz ensures human artists remain at the heart of music discovery through editorial oversight and anti-fraud measures:

• 100% Human-Led Editorial Selection: All recommendations – Qobuzissimes, Albums of the Week, playlists – are chosen by human teams, effectively excluding industrially generated AI content from prominent areas of the platform.
• Recommendations That Prioritise Human Artists: The Discover page relies on data curated by Qobuz editorial teams and trusted partners, excluding AI-generated tracks to ensure visibility and compensation for real artists.
• Dedicated AI Identification and Anti-Fraud Tools: Qobuz will continue to develop technologies to detect AI-generated content and fraudulent streaming patterns. Fraudulent streams are excluded from reports and royalty calculations, and AI-generated content is removed upon detection.

Beyond these measures, Qobuz will never generate audio content for its catalog, replace human curation with AI, or use customer data to train external AI models.

Transparency and industry responsibility

Qobuz recognizes the growing challenge of AI-generated content and the need to safeguard artists’ livelihoods. According to a 2024 CISAC study, by 2028, music creators could lose around €10 billion (~$11.7 billion) over five years - up to 24% of their revenue - due to AI-generated content. At the same time, generative AI in music is projected to earn roughly €4 billion (~$4.7 billion) annually from unlicensed use of creators’ works, representing a direct transfer of economic value from human artists to AI companies. At stake are the value of human creativity, the transparency of streaming ecosystems, and artists’ livelihoods.

"The hyperinflation of AI-generated content is creating distrust across the music industry. At Qobuz, music discovery remains guided by human passion, not algorithms optimised for volume. These new measures reinforce our commitment to guaranteeing fair artists’ visibility and compensation, giving listeners confidence that humans remain in control," said Georges Fornay, Deputy CEO of Qobuz.

The Qobuz AI Charter is available here: https://community.qobuz.com/ai-charter

About Qobuz

Founded in 2007 and a pioneer of high-quality sound, Qobuz is the French music streaming and download platform for those who want to live and share their passion for music. Available in 26 countries across Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and Japan, Qobuz is aimed at all those seeking an authentic and fulfilling musical experience.

With more than 100 million tracks in lossless quality – CD, Hi-Res (24-bit/up to 192 kHz), DXD, and DSD – Qobuz offers the richest Hi-Res catalog on the market, recognized by the world’s leading hi-fi brands. It stands out for its commitment to preserving original recordings, in addition to its human touch with unique editorial content, expertly curated playlists, liner notes, and more.

In March 2025, Qobuz became the first streaming platform to have its average payout rate per stream officially validated by an independent audit, confirming a rate of US$0.01873 – officially the highest in the industry. The platform peaked at #4 on the iOS App Store in 2025 and more than doubled its new user base. Qobuz is licensed for Hi-Res audio by the Japan Audio Society (JAS).

For more information, visit qobuz.com

For more information on Qobuz, contact Patrick Nitti at Shore Fire Media