Google’s new SynthID website can identify AI-generated media

Key points

• Google has unveiled a public platform enabling users to check if media files are AI-generated. The service, initially tested with media professionals, now supports various image, video, and audio formats.
• It employs SynthID technology, adopted by multiple tech firms, to detect AI-created content. Google reports one million daily verification requests, though such tools can sometimes fail.
• The feature is integrated into Gemini and Chrome, with Apple reportedly planning support.