TL;DR
Multiple YouTube Music users say AI-created songs are appearing frequently in their recommended feeds, with one Reddit poster reporting six of ten New feed picks were AI-generated. Reports mirror earlier complaints about similar content on Spotify, and affected users say manual playlists or local libraries are the most reliable way to avoid these tracks.
What happened
Users on Reddit and other comment threads have flagged a rise in AI-produced songs showing up in YouTube Music recommendation lists. The problem was first raised by a Reddit user who said six out of ten items in their New feed were AI-created; other commenters echoed the observation, describing cases where new-release lists are dominated by AI tracks and single uploaders place many short, similar items at once. According to those posts, telling the app you're 'not interested' affects only an individual track rather than the associated uploader, and viewing suspected creators may be interpreted by the recommendation system as user engagement, which can increase similar suggestions. The issue does not appear to affect every listener, but multiple reports suggest it is not isolated. Users say returning to locally stored music or hand-built playlists is currently the most dependable workaround.
Why it matters
- Recommendation feeds shape discovery; an influx of AI-made content can reduce exposure for human artists and independent releases.
- If platforms surface mass-produced AI tracks, listening experiences and playlist quality may suffer for users seeking curated or authentic music.
- Ineffective controls (for example, single-track hiding rather than suppressing an uploader) can make it hard for listeners to train algorithms away from unwanted content.
- This pattern mirrors earlier complaints about AI content on other services, suggesting a broader industry challenge for streaming curation.
Key facts
- Story reported by Android Police (Karandeep Singh Oberoi) based on user posts and aggregation.
- Issue was highlighted by Reddit user 'vlastawa' and discussed by other commenters, with coverage noted by PiunikaWeb.
- One user reported six out of ten items in their YouTube Music New feed were identified as AI-generated.
- Other commenters claimed new releases lists can be 60–75% AI-generated and sometimes include 5–12 similar uploads from a single creator.
- Users say the 'I'm not interested' action appears to remove only the specific track, not the uploader or similar songs.
- Viewing or checking a suspected AI uploader may be interpreted as engagement and could increase similar recommendations, according to user reports.
- Not every YouTube Music listener appears affected, but multiple reports suggest the problem is not isolated.
- Users recommend relying on local libraries and manually curated playlists to avoid AI-generated tracks for now.
- The article distinguishes between platform features that use AI (like AI DJ or AI playlists) and the separate issue of AI-created music appearing in recommendations.
- The piece notes Spotify faced similar complaints about AI-generated content in recommendations.
What to watch next
- Whether YouTube or Google issues a public response or policy update addressing AI-generated uploads and recommendation handling — not confirmed in the source
- Any changes to YouTube Music controls that let users hide or demote entire uploaders or detected AI-generated catalogs rather than single tracks — not confirmed in the source
- Development of labeling or detection systems across streaming platforms to identify AI-created music for listeners — not confirmed in the source
Quick glossary
- AI-generated music: Tracks created or produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools rather than solely by human performers or producers.
- Recommendation algorithm: A system that suggests content to users based on signals like listening history, engagement, and other behavioral or contextual data.
- Curated playlist: A collection of tracks selected intentionally by a person or editorial team, as opposed to automatically generated lists.
- Local library: Music files or playlists stored by a user on their own device or account, not fetched from a streaming service's recommended or new-release feeds.
- Dead internet theory: A fringe idea suggesting much online content is generated by bots or automated systems rather than humans; referenced here to describe concerns about automated content proliferation.
Reader FAQ
Is YouTube Music confirmed to be pushing AI-generated tracks into recommendations for everyone?
No — reports indicate some users are affected, but the issue does not appear universal according to the source.
Does marking a track 'I'm not interested' stop similar AI tracks from appearing?
Users say that action only removes the single track and does not demote the uploader, so it may have limited effect.
What can listeners do to avoid AI-generated songs in their feed?
The source notes that returning to local libraries and manually created playlists is currently the most reliable workaround.
Has YouTube announced a fix or plan to change recommendation behavior?
Not confirmed in the source.
Is AI slop invading your YouTube Music recommendations? You're not alone By Karandeep Singh Oberoi Published 8 minutes ago Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media…
Sources
- Is AI slop invading your YouTube Music recommendations? You're not alone
- AI-Generated Music "flooding" YouTube?
- YouTube Playlists Are Advertising "No AI" as Entire Site …
- Not just Spotify, AI slop is taking over YouTube Music …
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