Google Launches SynthID Hidden Watermark Technology to Help Identify AI-Edited Photos

Google Introduces Magic Editor Photo Editing Feature
On February 7th, Google announced the introduction of its AI-powered Magic Editor feature for Google Photos, allowing users to modify details in photos using prompts on supported devices. This feature significantly enhances the user photo-editing experience, making photo editing smarter and more convenient.
Launch of SynthID Hidden Watermark Technology
Google has stated that starting this week, it will introduce the SynthID hidden watermark technology in its relevant applications, enabling users to identify whether a photo has been edited using the Magic Editor AI feature. SynthID is a technology developed by Google’s DeepMind team that can recognize and add hidden digital watermarks to AI-generated content.
Advantages of SynthID Technology
The advantage of the SynthID hidden watermark technology is that it is imperceptible to the human eye, does not affect image quality, and cannot be removed by clearing metadata. Even after cropping, adding filters, or altering colors, the watermark remains detectable. This means that users can still identify the authenticity and modification traces of photos after using the Magic Editor.
How to Check for SynthID Watermark
Google has stated that after the launch of the SynthID hidden watermark technology, users can open images in the Chrome browser and check if the image has a SynthID watermark under the “About Image” feature. This function will help users determine the authenticity of images and ensure the credibility of photos shared on social media and other platforms.
Conclusion
Google’s launch of the SynthID hidden watermark technology provides an effective means of identifying AI-edited photos. Through this technology, users can easily determine whether a photo has been modified with the Magic Editor AI feature, thereby enhancing the authenticity and credibility of photos. With the launch of SynthID technology, users will be able to edit photos in Google Photos with more confidence and also have greater discernment when browsing and sharing images.