SynthID: Google’s Clever AI Tool to Watermark AI Images

As AI image generation explodes in popularity, keeping track of origins and preventing misuse of fake imagery are becoming critical needs. Enter Google’s new SynthID system — an AI-powered solution for securely watermarking AI-generated images.

The Rise of AI Media

Systems like DALL-E 2, Stable Diffusion and Imagen showcase the creative potential of AI. But the synthetic media they produce also pose risks like deepfakes and misinformation.

Verifying origins of images made by artists versus AI is important. Similarly, creators want credit and control over their AI art. This is where imperceptible AI watermarking comes in.

How SynthID Works

SynthID leverages AI itself to watermark AI-generated media. It uses machine learning algorithms to embed invisible fingerprints into images when they are created.