Google launches watermarks for AI-generated images

Google has unveiled SynthID, an invisible, permanent watermark technology that can identify computer-generated images and detect manipulations, aiming to prevent the spread of misinformation and deepfakes.

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DeepMind partners with Google Cloud to watermark AI-generated images

DeepMind, in partnership with Google Cloud, has developed SynthID, a tool for watermarking and identifying AI-generated images, specifically those created by Google's image-generating model Imagen, in an effort to empower people with knowledge of AI-generated content and prevent the spread of misinformation.

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AI This Week: Chuck's Big Meeting with Zuck and Elon

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