It’s difficult to believe anything you see online these days because of AI images. Google has revealed that Google Photos will flag photos that have been altered with artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in an effort to promote openness. Edits created with tools like Zoom Enhance, Magic Editor, and Magic Eraser fall under this category.

Both in the web and app versions of Google Photos, the “AI info” section will be accessible in the image details view. Other details like the file name, location, and backup status will be included in this information.

“As we bring these tools to more people, we recognize the importance of doing so responsibly with our AI Principles as guidance,” writes John Fisher, Engineering Director, Google Photos and Google One. “To further improve transparency, we’re making it easier to see when AI edits have been used in Google Photos.”

Google isn’t just using generative AI for labeling. Additionally, the business will indicate when a “photo” is actually a composite of several photographs, such those produced with the Pixel’s “Best Take” and “Add Me” functions.

However, there’s a catch. Since “metadata are modifiable,” as the aforementioned example illustrates, you can most likely delete any information pertaining to the employment of AI tools. In order to increase transparency regarding AI modifications, Fished continues, “this work is not done. We’ll continue to gather feedback and evaluate additional solutions.”

Beginning the following week, Google Photos will undergo the modifications. Given that AI models are improving while human reasoning and critical thinking are deteriorating simultaneously, it’s unquestionably a significant addition.