OpenAI’s video generation tool Sora can produce realistic deepfake videos of public figures and copyrighted characters, exposing gaps in current detection and labeling systems. Although the platform embeds Content Credentials from the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), these metadata tags are not visible to most users and are often stripped before sharing on social media. Platforms such as Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and X have provided limited or no visible labeling, leaving the public vulnerable to misinformation. Experts argue that metadata alone is insufficient and call for broader industry adoption and regulatory action. Read more →

Google has introduced an AI-driven editing feature to Google Photos for Android users. Leveraging the Gemini model, the tool lets users describe desired changes through voice or text, handling tasks from basic lighting tweaks to advanced object removal and creative enhancements. Available initially to U.S. users aged 18 and older in English, the feature expands beyond Pixel devices to the wider Android ecosystem and includes support for AI content credentials, offering a more intuitive and transparent photo‑editing experience. Read more →

Google introduced a suite of artificial‑intelligence enhancements for its latest Pixel phones. New tools include AI‑generated music in the Recorder app, real‑time voice translation that mimics a caller’s tone, contextual assistance during calls, and advanced camera capabilities such as Pro Res Zoom and AI‑guided framing. The updates also bring Gemini‑powered photo editing, content‑authenticity metadata, and expanded language support, reflecting Google’s push to embed AI across everyday mobile experiences. Read more →

Google’s new Pixel 10 lineup will be the first smartphones to embed the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) Content Credentials directly into the native camera app. Every photo captured on the Pixel 10 will carry a digital watermark that reveals whether the image has been altered with AI, allowing anyone viewing the picture – through Google Photos, Lens, or Search – to see its provenance. The integration follows Google’s earlier work with C2PA, extending the standard from web services to on‑device photography and offering users transparent insight into image authenticity. Read more →