Google Photos might soon let you detect AI-generated photos. With AI tools becoming widely available, it’s easy to create fake images. However, it’s important to have ways to tell the difference between real and AI-generated images. Google is rapidly working to develop a helpful feature for its Photos app.
Google Working on AI Detection Feature
Recent reports suggest that Google Photos will have a tool to detect AI-generated images. An APK breakdown of Google Photos v7.3 by Android Authority shows hints of this feature. The new lines in the app’s XML code suggest that the app will soon display tags to indicate if an image was created using AI.
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One such line of code, “<TextView android:id=”@id/credit” />”, points to the possibility of showing an AI-generated image’s credit tag. For example, if Google Gemini creates an image, you might see a “Made with Google AI” tag in the image’s details.
Understanding AI Tools and Image Sources
The APK breakdown also revealed a line, “<TextView android:id=”@id/ai_info” />”. This suggests that Google Photos may soon tell you which AI tool was used to generate or modify an image.
Another line, “<TextView android:id=”@id/digital_source_type” />”, could show the source of the image. It would give you more information about the media you are watching. Moreover, a value named “compositeWithTrainedAlgorithmicMedia” was also found in the code.
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This value suggests that Google Photos will use it to detect images enhanced or modified by generative AI. If these features go live, it could help users easily spot AI-generated images.
The Need for AI Detection in Photos
At the moment, Google Photos displays basic information like the device used, resolution, and size of the image. But with these potential updates, you will see details about AI images. This new feature can be crucial in fighting misinformation.
AI-generated content can easily spread false information, and a tool to detect such images can help prevent this. Although these features are not live yet, Google is taking steps towards making AI detection possible in its Photos app. Once this update is released, it will make detecting AI images easier for everyone.
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The Final Words
Google Photos’ new feature will soon let you detect AI-generated photos that could become game-changers. It would help users identify altered or fake images quickly. With the growing concerns about AI misuse, this feature will be a welcome addition. Let’s hope Google rolls out this tool soon to make photo verification easier and fight misinformation.
