Qobuz cracks down on AI-generated tracks, advocating for human music creation and curation

Qobuz, the independent high-fidelity music streaming and download platform, has introduced a proprietary AI detection system to identify and tag tracks that are fully AI-generated. This initiative applies to both new releases and the platform’s existing catalog. According to Qobuz, users will be able to see tags marking AI-generated content across all Qobuz applications in the coming months.

Following the publication of its AI charter, Qobuz is reinforcing human artists' prominence in music discovery. The platform promises that all editorial selection and recommendations will remain 100% human-led, and dedicated anti-fraud tools prioritize authentic, artist-driven content. Qobuz pledges never to generate audio content for its catalog or replace human curation with artificial intelligence.

Building on its established anti-fraud stance, Qobuz continues to develop tools to detect fraudulent uploads, including cases of artist impersonation or artificial streaming activities. The platform reserves the right to remove or refuse content based on signals beyond AI detection alone, ensuring stronger protections for artists and listeners. Additionally, Qobuz affirms that customer data will not be used to train external AI models, providing further assurances of privacy.