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Google rolls out fact-check tool for images globally

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google rolls out fact-check tool for images globally

Google has rolled out a fact-check tool for images globally. The feature is aimed at combating misinformation and fake news spread through manipulated or misleading images. When users search for a particular image on Google, they may see a fact-check label appearing on the search results page, indicating if the image has been fact-checked by a reliable source. This tool is part of Google's ongoing efforts to promote accurate and trustworthy information online.

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Amazon rolls out AI-powered image generation to empower advertisers

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Amazon rolls out AI-powered image generation to empower advertisers

Amazon is introducing an AI-powered image generation tool to assist advertisers in creating compelling images for their products. With this new tool, advertisers can generate high-quality images without the need for professional photography or graphic design skills. This innovation aims to provide convenience and cost-effectiveness to advertising campaigns on Amazon's platform.

Google aims to relaunch Gemini AI image tool in a few weeks

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google aims to relaunch Gemini AI image tool in a few weeks

Google plans to relaunch its AI tool for creating images of people, which was paused last week due to inaccuracies in historical depictions. The tool, named Gemini, uses AI models to generate images. Following user feedback about inaccuracies, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis mentioned that they are working to fix the issue and aim to have the tool online again within the next few weeks. This move is seen as part of Google's efforts to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT and provide a strong AI software offering.

WhatsApp Web may soon let users reverse search images from Google: Here’s how it works | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 7m ago

WhatsApp Web may soon let users reverse search images from Google: Here’s how it works | Mint

WhatsApp is introducing a reverse image search feature on its Web Beta platform to combat misinformation. This tool enables users to verify images by utilizing Google’s search capabilities, helping identify edited or out-of-context images. Users can activate the search directly from the web app without downloading the image. With user consent, WhatsApp uploads the image to Google, maintaining privacy as WhatsApp does not access image content. Additionally, WhatsApp for iOS now includes a document scanning feature.

Google rolls out AI Mode in Search

YourStory

YourStory · 3m ago

Google rolls out AI Mode in Search

Google has unveiled an “AI Mode” in its Search feature, set to launch in the US within a week. This mode provides AI-generated answers for complex queries, unlike traditional search which presents link lists. Positioned alongside sections like "Images" and "Videos," it includes visual product and place cards, offering details like ratings and store info for local searches. Google aims to enhance functionality by integrating its massive Shopping Graph for product queries.

DeepMind partners with Google Cloud to watermark AI-generated images

TechCrunch · 1y ago

DeepMind partners with Google Cloud to watermark AI-generated images

Google DeepMind, in partnership with Google Cloud, has launched a tool called SynthID that embeds digital watermarks into images generated by Google's image model, Imagen. The tool is intended to help identify AI-generated content and prevent the spread of misinformation. SynthID is available in beta for select users of Google's Vertex AI platform. It uses two AI models for watermarking and identifying images and is designed to withstand modifications like resizing or editing. While SynthID currently only supports Imagen, DeepMind is considering making it available to third parties in the future.

Google hopeful of fix for Gemini's historical image diversity issue within weeks

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Google hopeful of fix for Gemini's historical image diversity issue within weeks

Google is expected to reinstate the capability of its AI tool, Gemini, to generate images of people in the next few weeks, according to DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis. The tool was temporarily suspended after it was found to produce historically inaccurate images. Hassabis explained that the issue arose from Google not identifying prompts requesting a "universal depiction" adequately. He also highlighted the need for research and collaboration between tech companies, governments, and civil society to determine the values and limits of generative AI tools and prevent their misuse. Hassabis further discussed the future potential of AI devices and their impact on mobile hardware.

Google says its AI image-generator would sometimes 'overcompensate' for diversity

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google says its AI image-generator would sometimes 'overcompensate' for diversity

Google has apologized for the faulty rollout of its new AI image-generator, Gemini chatbot, which resulted in inaccurate and offensive images. The tool aimed to generate diverse images but overcompensated by placing people of color in historically inappropriate contexts. This follows social media backlash highlighting an alleged anti-white bias. Google has temporarily halted the generation of images with people and promised extensive testing before resuming. The incident reflects the challenges faced in developing generative AI tools and underscores the need for addressing issues such as bias and exclusion in their training data.

Google Apologizes for Hurting White Peoples’ Feelings

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Google Apologizes for Hurting White Peoples’ Feelings

Google has apologized for its Gemini AI chatbot after it created images that were devoid of white people, sparking outrage. The company stated that the team responsible "got it wrong" and didn't intend for Gemini to refuse creating images of any particular group. Google turned off Gemini's image generation feature and said it would release an improved version in the future. Senior vice president Prabhakar Raghavan acknowledged the mistakes and stated that Gemini is a tool that may not always be reliable, particularly with generating images or text about current events.

Google pauses Gemini’s ability to generate AI images of people after diversity errors

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Google pauses Gemini’s ability to generate AI images of people after diversity errors

Google is temporarily pausing the feature that allows its Gemini AI to generate images of people after the tool produced inaccurate historical images. Users had requested images of historical figures but received non-white AI-generated individuals instead, leading to conspiracy theories online. The move comes after Google apologized for the inaccuracies and stated it is already working to improve the image generation feature. Gemini's image generation of people will be re-released soon with enhancements. The feature was introduced earlier this month to rival OpenAI and Microsoft's Copilot.

Google's NotebookLM rolls out Video Overviews | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 10d ago

Google's NotebookLM rolls out Video Overviews | TechCrunch

Google is enhancing its AI note-taking service, NotebookLM, by introducing Video Overviews. This feature transforms documents like notes, PDFs, and images into visual presentations, complementing the existing Audio Overviews. Users can customize these with specific learning goals and topic focuses. Video Overviews aim to simplify data explanation and abstract concepts using visuals. Google also updated the Studio panel, allowing multitasking and easy creation of various content types like Mind Maps and Reports.

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