Google Messages could soon add C2PA image detection so you can spot AI-generated photos in chats

Google is building an AI image detection feature into Messages that would let users check whether photos shared in a conversation were created or edited using AI, according to Android Authority. The feature is not live yet, but code strings found in a recent beta release of the app point to a C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) Content Credentials integration. More than a simple AI label C2PA is an industry-standard system for logging how media is created and modified, and baking it into Google Messages would give users a straightforward way to assess the origin of images they receive. What stands out about the implementation is that it won’t just stick to a binary AI or not-AI verdict.

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