With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, more and more people are beginning to rely on these tools to simplify daily tasks and life planning. However, as AI capabilities improve, it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish real and fake images. This has made many users feel uneasy when using AI technology, especially with the widespread spread of deepfake videos. These videos may appear harmless at first glance but can actually be used for manipulation, fraud, and other illegal activities.

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In this context, Google has recognized the public's concerns about AI technology and has introduced a new feature to help users better identify the authenticity of images and videos. According to reports, Google Photos is set to launch a feature called "How Was This Made." This feature aims to allow users to quickly determine whether a photo or video was naturally captured, edited with editing tools, or completely generated by AI.

The highlight of this new feature lies in its user-friendly design. In the APK of Google Photos 7.41, users will be able to clearly see how media content was created in the dedicated video or image details section. This information will be achieved through Content Credentials, which have gradually become an industry standard, capable of embedding an editing history into the metadata of media.

If the media information is missing or altered, Google Photos will also mark it promptly, helping users determine if the media content is authentic. This update is particularly important in the context of the growing popularity of AI editing tools, as AI editing tools like Magic Eraser and Reimagine can make significant modifications to images, making it difficult for users to discern the authenticity of the content.

Through this new feature, Google hopes to bridge the trust gap that users have with AI technology and provide more important safeguards. In today's rapidly evolving AI-driven media environment, such measures are particularly critical. Google's initiative also follows industry trends, similar to the authenticity marking methods being tried by companies such as Adobe, Nikon, and Leica.

Although this new feature, "How Was This Made," may become the cornerstone of digital transparency, it remains to be seen whether it can truly raise public awareness and whether other platforms will also follow this trend.

Key Points:

🌟 Google Photos will launch a new feature to help users identify the authenticity of photos and videos.

🔍 The new feature will display how the media content was created, including natural shooting, AI editing, or completely AI-generated.

🛡️ This update aims to bridge the trust gap users have with AI technology and enhance the transparency of digital content.