Google has announced that 180 billion images and videos now carry SynthID watermarks, with the accompanying detection tool released for public use. The open-source system allows anyone to verify whether specific files were generated by Google AI or partner models such as Gemini, Veo, and Lyria. It supports standard formats including JPG, PNG, MP4, and MP3, though it functions only on content bearing this specific invisible marker rather than acting as a universal scanner for all synthetic media.
The expansion relies on industry cooperation, as OpenAI, Nvidia, and Kakao also employ SynthID for their visual and audio outputs. Apple is expected to integrate the technology soon, while Google has embedded the verification logic directly into Search, the Gemini app, and Chrome browsers. The company reports receiving one million verification requests daily, suggesting growing user interest in provenance checks. This approach shifts responsibility away from detecting all AI content toward confirming the presence of a known digital signature.
- Supports JPG, PNG, MP4, and MP3 file types
- Integrated into Google Search, Gemini app, and Chrome
- One million daily verification requests recorded
