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Google Photos introduced AI info section for edited images
Google Photos is making it easier for users to know when their images have been edited using AI, adding a new information section. This new feature aims to enhance transparency by displaying clear information about AI edits.
Starting next week, a new AI Info section will be available for Google Photos users. This section will provide information on photos that edited with tools like Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, and Zoom Enhance.
Currently, photos edited with these tools already include special metadata that shows they were enhanced using generative AI. With the upcoming update, this information will be visible next to other details like the file name, location, and backup status in the Google Photos app.
In the AI Info section, users will see Credit and Digital source type. These two options will let them understand where the images come from. Below these two options, there is Metadata that is modifiable.
Moreover, Google will also use metadata for images taken with features like Best Take and Add Me. However, it’s still unclear if users will see this metadata in the same way as for AI-edited photos.
Google wants to use AI responsibly and keep users informed, following its AI Principles. By making it easier to see when AI has been used in editing, Google is ensuring that users have a better understanding of the photos they create and share.
Stay tuned for the Google Photos update next week as it will let you enjoy detailed AI edit information.
