SynthID Detector expands access: how to check AI media
Google has opened its watermark checker for images, video and audio. Understanding what the result establishes remains essential.
On 7 October, Google announced worldwide access to SynthID Detector in English. The expansion is relevant to Polish internet users checking where images, videos and recordings came from.
What Google announced
The tool looks for imperceptible SynthID watermarks in media made with supported systems. The announcement names Google and partners OpenAI, NVIDIA and Kakao, with Apple described as coming soon.
What the tool detects
A watermark check does not determine whether the event described in a caption is true. Failure to detect a mark should not be treated as proof that a file was made without AI.
Using the result responsibly
Before sharing a sensational item, also compare its author, publication date and original context. The detector can form one part of verification alongside checking who published the file and what claims accompany it.
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