Author: Vikas Yadav
Updated: Mon, 15 May 2023 06:27 PM (IST)
Source:JND
GOOGLE, in a blog post, highlights that 62 per cent of users crossroads with misinformation on a daily/weekly basis, citing data from Poynter. In its endeavour to curb this, the tech giant will be adding tools and features in Google Search like ‘About this image’ and a label for AI-generated images.
With the functionality, users will be able to quickly take the content on the internet for a litmus test.
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Context displayed with the image will include:
1) A date on when “the image and similar images were first indexed by Google”
2) Possible first appearance of the image
3) Where the image appeared on the internet, including social media sites, news and other fact-checking platforms
Once the user gets to know the context of the picture in question, they will be better placed to assess the reliability of the image. In the demo shared by the Mountain View-headquartered tech giant, the feature can be seen in action citing news reports in the case of an AI-generated image of a moon landing.
Availability:
About this image will be made available in the US initially in English. Once rolled out, the feature will be available after clicking the three dots on the top of the image. Plus, a user can upload a screenshot or image via Google Lens to access the feature. “Or by swiping up in the Google App when you’re on a page and come across an image you want to learn more about.” Further, later this year, it will become accessible via a right-click or long-press in Chrome on PC and mobile.
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On top of this, Google announced that generative AI images created through their systems will have a “markup in the original file” for context on its origin. Moreover, creators can add similar tags too. These labels will expand to Midjourney, Shutterstock and more publishers in future.
Meanwhile, Google further aims to expand its work in information literacy and allow users to assess the credibility of the picture on the internet with the initiative.
