# We're making it easier to identify AI-generated content globally

Date: 7 Oct 2026
Released by: Google

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Google is expanding access to its SynthID Detector, making the tool available to everyone globally in English from October 7, 2026. Anyone can check whether an image, video or audio file was made with AI from Google or partners including OpenAI, NVIDIA and Kakao, with Apple to follow. Google says SynthID has watermarked more than 180 billion images and videos and 240,000 years of audio since its 2023 launch.

## Original release

As AI tools become better and easier to use, having clear context about the content you encounter online helps you make informed decisions about what to trust. Since launching Google SynthID in 2023, we've helped people identify AI-generated media using imperceptible watermarks across images, video, and audio. To date, we've watermarked over 180 billion images and videos, along with 240,000 years of audio content. Last year, we introduced an early version of the SynthID Detector to help media professionals verify AI-generated content. Now, we’re expanding access to everyone – with the tool available globally in English starting today. With the new SynthID Detector, anyone can easily check if an image, video, or audio file was made with AI from Google or our partners, including OpenAI, NVIDIA, Kakao, and soon, Apple. This tool joins our built-in verification features in Search, the Gemini app, and Chrome, which now regularly handle over 1 million requests daily. It’s all part of our ongoing work to give you more context about the media you see online, so you can navigate the web with confidence.

## Key details

- Issued by: Google
- Published: 7 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Topics: AI
- Original source: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/synth-id-ai-content/
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/us/mr01381-were-making-it-easier-to-identify-ai-generated-content-07102026.html

Original source: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/synth-id-ai-content/
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