The presence of AI-generated music is increasingly infiltrating recommendations on YouTube Music, as reported by users on Reddit. An alarming trend has emerged where a significant portion of suggested tracks are created by artificial intelligence rather than human artists. One user noted that out of ten recommendations, six were identified as AI-generated, labeling them as "AI slop."
This issue echoes a similar predicament faced by Spotify, where users also expressed concerns over AI content muddying the quality of music recommendations. Reports indicate that new releases can comprise up to 75% AI-generated tracks, often featuring multiple songs from a single creator, which diminishes diversity in playlists.
While some users have found that manually curated playlists provide a temporary solution, many are frustrated by the algorithm's response to their engagement with artists suspected of producing AI music. This feedback loop may exacerbate the problem, further saturating their feeds with unwanted AI content. Despite the growing number of complaints, not every user is experiencing this issue, suggesting a mixed impact across the platform.