Technologies

Can You Tell AI-Generated Music From the Real Thing? Most of Us Can’t

A survey from Deezer and Ipsos reveals strong feelings about AI-generated tunes.

Our playlists are becoming a playground for AI-generated music. And that’s making us uneasy, especially because it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish the genuine, human-made tunes from the musical deepfakes.

According to a new survey of 9,000 people by the music service Deezer and the research firm Ipsos, participants listened to three songs and then had to choose which were fully AI-generated and which weren’t. Nearly all respondents (97%) were unable to tell the difference.

Of those who couldn’t tell, 71% said they were surprised by the results, and more than half, 52%, were uncomfortable that they couldn’t distinguish the AI music. Respondents expressed ambivalence about AI and music: About two-thirds expressed curiosity about AI-generated music, with a willingness to try listening at least once, but four out of five (80%) agreed that AI music should be clearly labeled for listeners.

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Deezer, which commissioned the survey, has reason to highlight people’s inability to distinguish between AI-generated songs and those created by humans. In January, it rolled out a detection tool for AI in music. In the release for the survey, the company said it receives 50,000 AI-generated tracks every day.

The unsettling feelings about AI and music have seen a crescendo in recent days as a tune from an AI-powered country act called Breaking Rust topped Billboard’s country digital music charts. Last month, music streaming giant Spotify signed deals with Sony, Universal and Warner to develop AI music products.

Mixed feelings on AI music

Some of the other findings from the Deezer/Ipsos survey showed curiosity and caution in listeners’ attitudes toward AI music:

46% think AI will help them discover music they like.
51% believe AI will lead to lower-quality, generic-sounding music on streaming platforms.
45% would filter out AI music from their music services if they could.
70% believe AI music threatens the livelihood of real music artists.

The Deezer/Ipsos survey of 9,000 adults ages 18-65was conducted in early October in eight countries: the United States, Canada, Brazil, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany and Japan.

Music-industry shifts

The debate over AI music extends beyond listeners and artists — even the companies that make musical instruments have a stake in the future of AI-generated songs.

«From our perspective, we see great opportunity for AI to be used as a tool to enhance and augment human creativity when the tools are developed responsibly, but we are opposed to consumption platforms that embrace purely AI-generated music positioned to compete with human creators,» said Paul McCabe, senior vice president of research and Innovation at the music gear manufacturer Roland.

McCabe said his company believes listeners should be alerted when they’re hearing AI-generated material in their music and that his company and others are working on solutions «to confirm the provenance (origin and ownership) of music.» That could include the kind of AI music detection tools that Deezer previously released, as well as new technologies that can detect and label AI-generated music.

Can AI music co-exist with human-generated music? According to McCabe, if clear labeling for audiences on AI music exists, if human artists choose to use AI to enhance their own art, and if AI-generated music elements are developed in ways that respect and protect human creativity (he cites the frameworks at AI for Music as an example), then, «yes, peaceful coexistence is possible.»

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im