Google has launched its Synth ID Detector to the public, allowing users to verify whether images, videos, or audio files were AI-generated. The tool scans for imperceptible watermarks embedded by Google's Gemini AI and partner models from OpenAI, NVIDIA, and Kakao. While it offers a simple yes-or-no result, it only detects content from Synth ID-compatible models and cannot identify media created with tools like Meta's.
Users are limited to about 10 checks per day and must log in via Google, OpenAI, or Apple accounts. The detector is considered more reliable than pattern-based alternatives due to its watermark-focused approach, though it lacks detail on which parts of a file were AI-generated.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing