Google launched a public website for its SynthID tool. This tool allows users to check if an image, video, or audio file was created or edited with artificial intelligence. The global release expands access. Previously, the tool was limited to journalists and researchers. SynthID detects an imperceptible digital watermark. This watermark is embedded in content generated by Google's AI models.
The SynthID detector identifies content from Google's own systems. It also supports media created by partners. These partners include OpenAI, NVIDIA, and Kakao. Support for Apple is expected soon. This initiative is part of a broader industry effort. The effort aims to increase transparency and combat misinformation. AI-generated content is becoming more widespread. It is also more difficult to distinguish from real media.