Exploring the context of online images with Backstory
Google DeepMind
Google introduced Backstory, an experimental AI tool built on Gemini that analyzes online images to determine whether they are AI-generated, where they have previously appeared, and if they have been digitally altered. The tool responds to written prompts about images and generates reports combining AI-detection technologies with contextual information like metadata and usage history. Users can now access additional context about images they encounter online to make more informed assessments of trustworthiness, though the company notes that determining if an image is AI-generated does not automatically indicate whether it is misleading or untrustworthy.
Why it matters
New experimental AI tool helps people explore the context and origin of images seen online.
