Google has launched new tools to help users identify AI-generated content, starting with image verification in the Gemini app using SynthID, its digital watermarking technology. SynthID, introduced in 2023, embeds imperceptible signals into AI-generated images, allowing them to be traced back to their origin. Over 20 billion pieces of AI content have already been watermarked using this system. Now, users can upload an image to the Gemini app and ask questions like “Was this created with Google AI?” or “Is this AI-generated?” Gemini will analyze the image for the SynthID watermark and use its reasoning to provide context about the content’s origin, helping users assess its authenticity. This move is part of Google’s broader effort to promote transparency in the age of generative media. As AI-generated content becomes more realistic and widespread, the ability to verify its source is critical. The company is expanding SynthID beyond images to include video and audio in the near future, and plans to integrate the technology into more platforms, including Google Search, YouTube, Pixel devices, and Google Photos. Google is also collaborating with industry partners through the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), a group focused on establishing standards for content provenance. As part of this initiative, images generated by Nano Banana Pro — the new image model in Gemini 3 Pro — will now include C2PA metadata in the Gemini app, Vertex AI, and Google Ads. This metadata provides additional transparency about how the image was created. Google plans to extend this capability to more products and eventually support C2PA content credentials, enabling users to verify content created by non-Google AI systems as well. The new features are part of the broader rollout of Gemini 3, which brings significant upgrades to the app. It features enhanced reasoning, improved “vibe coding” for creative development, a refreshed user interface, and an experimental AI agent that can handle tasks like managing calendars, booking car rentals, and more. Users can now create and edit images, design posters, and build diagrams using Nano Banana Pro, with the ability to resize outputs for any platform. Veo 3.1, Google’s video generation model, now supports multiple reference images, giving users greater control over character design, style, and scene composition. Gemini 3 also introduces new language features, including the ability to switch between languages, adjust speech speed and tone, and even have Gemini Live act out scenarios in character. To support education, Google is extending its free year of Google AI Pro to U.S. college students, giving them access to advanced AI tools like Gemini 3. These updates reflect Google’s commitment to responsible AI development. By combining watermarking, metadata standards, and user-friendly verification tools, Google aims to empower people to understand the origin and history of digital content. The company continues to invest in research innovations like Backstory from Google DeepMind, which provides context about how content was created. As generative AI becomes more embedded in daily life, Google’s focus on transparency and accountability is key. The company is not only building powerful tools but also working to establish industry-wide standards to ensure trust and authenticity in the digital world. With these new features, users can now interact with AI-generated content with greater confidence, knowing they have the tools to verify its source.