Google Opens SynthID Detector Website to Everyone for Spotting AI-Generated Media
Summary
Google opens its SynthID Detector website to the public, letting anyone check whether an image, video, or audio clip carries its invisible AI watermark. The tool previously served select journalists and researchers after a Google I/O debut. Google says the system now handles 1 million verification requests daily through the Gemini app and Chrome.
Key Points
- Google on Tuesday launches a website that lets anyone verify whether an image, video, or audio clip is AI-generated using its SynthID watermark detection technology.
- The tool was previously available to select journalists, media professionals, researchers for testing at Google I/O last year, and now opens access to everyone, supporting many file formats.
- Google says people currently make 1 million requests every day to verify content, with SynthID built into the Gemini app and Google Chrome.