Spotify Record Payouts & AI Detection Tools Shake Streaming

This week’s top music streaming and promo news highlights two major developments: record payouts from Spotify to the music industry and new AI detection tools aimed at combating AI‑generated content, both of which have strategic impacts for artist promotion.

1. Spotify’s Historic $11B+ Payouts
Spotify reported that it paid out over $11 billion to the music industry in 2025, marking the largest annual payout ever recorded and reflecting strong streaming growth and royalties generated for rights holders, including indies.

2. Deezer’s AI‑Detection Tool Goes Industry‑Wide
Deezer has made its AI detection tool available to other platforms, helping identify AI‑generated tracks with high accuracy to foster transparency and fair streaming metrics.

3. What’s Next: Emerging Artists & Industry Focus
Spotify’s latest “Artists to Watch 2026” and Best New Artist nominees spotlight breakout talent poised to shape the year’s sound – valuable intel for playlist strategists and promo planners.

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