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Ammon
2 days ago
- Ammon
Google has a new tool to help detect AI-generated content
Ammon News - Google announced a new SynthID Detector tool at Google I/O that lets you check if content has been made with the assistance of Google's AI tools. In a blog post, Google DeepMind's Pushmeet Kohli describes SynthID Detector as 'a verification portal' that can 'quickly and efficiently identify AI-generated content made with Google AI.' It's also able to 'highlight which parts of the content are more likely to have been watermarked with SynthID.' SynthID watermarks are applied to AI-generated images, text, audio, and videos, including content generated by Google's Gemini, Imagen, Lyria, and Veo models, Kohli says. Here's how the tool works, according to Kohli: "When you upload an image, audio track, video or piece of text created using Google's AI tools, the portal will scan the media for a SynthID watermark. If a watermark is detected, the portal will highlight specific portions of the content most likely to be watermarked. For audio, the portal pinpoints specific segments where a SynthID watermark is detected, and for images, it indicates areas where a watermark is most likely." Google is starting to roll out the tool to 'early testers,' Kohli says in the post. 'Following the initial testing phase, the portal will gradually be rolled out to users who sign up to the waitlist to gain access to the SynthID Detector,' Kohli tells The Verge. 'We will take learnings from this cohort of professionals and work to implement content transparency more broadly.' I'm on the waitlist, but I haven't tested the tool myself, so I can't vouch for how well it might work. And will people actually use it when it's widely available? I hope so, but we'll have to wait and see. The Verge
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Google introduces SynthID Detector to identify AI-generated content at Google I/O 2025
Google introduced many tools and services at its annual developer conference — Google I/O 2025 . At the event the company also unveiled SynthID Detector , a verification portal to quickly and efficiently identify AI-generated content made with Google AI . The company claims that the portal offers detection capabilities across different modalities in one place and provides essential transparency in the rapidly evolving landscape of generative media . It can also highlight which parts of the content are more likely to have been watermarked with SynthID. 'detection capabilities across different modalities in one place and provides essential transparency in the rapidly evolving landscape of generative media. It can also highlight which parts of the content are more likely to have been watermarked with SynthID,' said the company. Google also mentions that SynthID not only preserves the content's quality, it acts as a robust watermark that remains detectable even when the content is shared or undergoes a range of transformations. How SynthID Detector works When you upload an image, audio track, video or piece of text created using Google's AI tools , the portal will scan the media for a SynthID watermark. If a watermark is detected, the portal will highlight specific portions of the content most likely to be watermarked. For audio, the portal pinpoints specific segments where a SynthID watermark is detected, and for images, it indicates areas where a watermark is most likely. Here's how the SynthID Detector works Upload content: Upload an image, audio track, video or piece of text created using Google's AI tools. Scan for watermarks: The portal scans the uploaded media and detects whether the uploaded content, or specific portions of it, contain a SynthID watermark. View results: The portal will present the results and if a SynthID watermark is detected, highlight which parts of the content are more likely to have been watermarked Google has also announced that it has started roiling out SynthID Detector for early testers. The company is expected to roll out wider access in coming days. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
India Today
7 days ago
- India Today
Google rolls out SynthID detector, a platform to identify AI-generated content more efficiently
Operation Sindoor saw India engaged in a dual struggle—confronting terrorism on the ground while countering fake news online. The social media were flooded with information, but there was no way to tell whether it was AI-generated or real. But this is not the first time fake news has travelled to us. As generative AI continues to reshape content creation, enabling everything from AI-written text to photorealistic images, studio-quality audio, and dynamic videos, concerns around authenticity, context, and verification have become increasingly help address these challenges, Google is expanding its SynthID technology with a new tool: SynthID Detector, a unified portal designed to detect AI-generated content produced using Google's tools. Initially launched as a watermarking solution for AI-generated images, SynthID has now evolved to support content from across Google's AI ecosystem, including text, video, and audio created with models like Gemini, Imagen, Lyria, and Veo. What is Google SynthID detector?With over 10 billion pieces of content already watermarked, SynthID's core function remains the same: embed imperceptible, resilient watermarks into AI-generated media. These watermarks survive typical edits and transformations, offering a reliable method of verifying content origins without compromising Now, with the launch of the SynthID Detector, users — particularly journalists, researchers, and media professionals — can upload AI-generated material and quickly determine whether it includes a SynthID SynthID Detector works?Google has introduced a new SynthID Detector tool designed to verify AI-generated content created using its platforms. Users can upload images, text, audio, or video, which the portal then scans for SynthID watermarks—subtle, imperceptible markers embedded in content to verify its AI detected, the tool highlights the specific segments most likely to contain the watermark, offering clear insights into how much of the material was AI-generated. Currently available to early testers, the service is expected to be rolled out more broadly in the coming is encouraging journalists, academics, and media professionals to join a waitlist for priority access and use it before the tool makes it into the public move comes as part of Google's effort to improve transparency and trust in an age where generative AI is rapidly transforming how digital content is created and consumed. By simplifying verification, the SynthID Detector aims to equip users with tools to better identify authentic versus AI-generated media.
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Business Standard
Google introduces SynthID Detector to spot AI-generated content: What is it
Google's SynthID Detector aims to improve transparency around AI-generated content by helping users trace its origin-supporting the responsible use of AI New Delhi Google has launched a verification portal called SynthID Detector to help identify content created using Google AI. This tool is designed to detect whether text, images, audio, or video were generated using AI models. The tool will work by scanning content for hidden watermarks added by SynthID, Google's watermarking technology. SynthID Detector: Details SynthID Detector will highlight which parts of the content are more likely to have been watermarked with SynthID. These watermarks are invisible to the human eye and do not affect the quality of the content. This new tool is built to support different types of content. It will work with all AI-generated media made by Google developed tools like Gemini, Imagen, Lyria, and Veo. Google said that over 10 billion pieces of content have already been watermarked using SynthID. With the launch of SynthID, it aims to provide a suite of novel technical solutions to help minimise misinformation and misattribution. SynthID Detector will be available through a web portal where users can upload their files. Once a file is uploaded, the tool will check for a SynthID watermark. If it finds one, it shows which parts of the content are most likely marked. For example, in audio files, it will highlight certain parts of the track where the watermark is found. In images, it will show specific areas that are likely to contain the watermark. It will work the same way for video and text. The SynthID Detector is rolled out for early testers, it will be available more widely in coming weeks. How SynthID Detector works Upload content: Upload an image, audio track, video or piece of text created using Google's AI tools. Scan for watermarks: The portal scans the uploaded media and detects whether the uploaded content, or specific portions of it, contain a SynthID watermark. View results: The portal will show the results and if a SynthID watermark is detected, it will highlight which parts of the content are more likely to have been watermarked. Expanding the SynthID ecosystem To help grow this ecosystem, Google has already open sourced SynthID text watermarking, so any developer can build with this technology and incorporate it into their own models. Google said 'Content transparency remains a complex challenge. To continue to inform and empower people engaging with AI-generated content, we believe it's vital to continue collaborating with the AI community and broaden access to transparency tools.'
Techday NZ
7 days ago
- Techday NZ
Google unveils SynthID Detector to verify AI-generated content
Google has introduced the SynthID Detector portal, a tool designed to help users verify whether content has been generated using Google AI by detecting SynthID watermarks. The SynthID Detector provides a centralised platform where users can upload images, audio, video, or text to determine if the material contains a SynthID watermark. The portal is intended to address growing concerns around content authenticity, context, and verification as generative AI technologies continue to develop and become more widespread. Pushmeet Kohli, Vice President of Science and Strategic Initiatives at Google DeepMind, commented, "Advances in generative AI are making it possible for people to create content in entirely new ways — from text to high quality audio, images and videos. As these capabilities advance and become more broadly available, questions of authenticity, context and verification emerge." Kohli added, "Today we're announcing SynthID Detector, a verification portal to quickly and efficiently identify AI-generated content made with Google AI. The portal provides detection capabilities across different modalities in one place and provides essential transparency in the rapidly evolving landscape of generative media. It can also highlight which parts of the content are more likely to have been watermarked with SynthID." The SynthID watermarking technology was initially developed to embed imperceptible watermarks in AI-generated images to help mitigate misinformation and misattribution. These watermarks are designed to remain detectable even when the content is shared or altered. Google states that over 10 billion pieces of content have already been watermarked with SynthID since the system's launch. SynthID's coverage has since expanded beyond imagery to include text, audio, and video content generated by models such as Gemini, Imagen, Lyria, and Veo. Kohli explained, "When we launched SynthID — a state-of-the-art tool that embeds imperceptible watermarks and enables the identification of AI-generated content — our aim was to provide a suite of novel technical solutions to help minimise misinformation and misattribution. SynthID not only preserves the content's quality, it acts as a robust watermark that remains detectable even when the content is shared or undergoes a range of transformations. While originally focused on AI-generated imagery only, we've since expanded SynthID to cover AI-generated text, audio and video content, including content generated by our Gemini, Imagen, Lyria and Veo models across Google. Over 10 billion pieces of content have already been watermarked with SynthID." To use the SynthID Detector, users upload an image, audio track, video, or text generated using Google's tools to the portal. The system scans the content for SynthID watermarks, highlighting particular segments most likely to be watermarked. For audio, specific time segments are indicated, while images are displayed with areas that likely contain the watermark. The operational process is described as follows: "Upload content: Upload an image, audio track, video or piece of text created using Google's AI tools. Scan for watermarks: The portal scans the uploaded media and detects whether the uploaded content, or specific portions of it, contain a SynthID watermark. View results: The portal will present the results and if a SynthID watermark is detected, highlight which parts of the content are more likely to have been watermarked." The SynthID Detector is currently being rolled out to early testers before a wider release. Google notes that journalists, media professionals, and researchers are eligible to join a waitlist for early access to the portal. Google has also made the SynthID text watermarking framework open source. This enables developers to integrate the technology into their own models and projects. In addition to open sourcing, Google has begun to build partnerships with other companies to expand the reach and adoption of SynthID. Earlier this year, Google entered a partnership with NVIDIA to embed SynthID watermarks into videos generated by NVIDIA's CosmosTM preview NIM microservice. This collaboration increases the volume of content across the internet bearing the SynthID marker, broadening transparency beyond content produced solely by Google's AI models. Google has also announced a new partnership with GetReal Security, a company specialising in content verification, to further the capabilities of SynthID detection by external parties. The partnership is intended to support the detection of SynthID watermarks across a wider range of media and stakeholders. On the challenge of content transparency in the context of generative AI, Kohli stated, "Content transparency remains a complex challenge. To continue to inform and empower people engaging with AI-generated content, we believe it's vital to continue collaborating with the AI community and broaden access to transparency tools." Kohli also acknowledged the contributions of Miguel de Andrés-Clavera and the Google Partner Innovation team in developing the SynthID Detector portal.
