
Google has announced the integration of its digital watermarking technology, SynthID, into its photo editing tool, Magic Editor, enabling enhanced detection of whether an image has been modified using artificial intelligence.
Currently, SynthID can already identify whether textual content originates from external sources, as well as determine whether images, videos, or music have been generated using AI. This technology is employed across various Google AI tools and services, including Lyria, Imagen, and Gemini.
Google further emphasized that SynthID is capable of processing even minimal textual descriptions—just a few words in length—while still accurately identifying alterations, even if the original content has undergone partial modifications. However, if the original material is translated into a different language or if its details are entirely restructured, SynthID may be unable to detect the changes, thus highlighting its inherent limitations.
The decision to incorporate SynthID into Magic Editor stems from Google’s efforts to mitigate the risks of users manipulating images in a way that could blur the line between reality and fabrication. This integration also underscores the company’s commitment to responsible AI deployment and ethical innovation.
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