You cropped the AI image, compressed it to 25%, and removed the watermark.
Google STILL knew it was AI-generated. ๐
It's called SynthID โ a hidden signature embedded at the pixel level that survives editing, compression, and cropping.
Tested it myself. Edited an AI image 6 different ways. Uploaded to Gemini. Flagged instantly.
It works on videos and audio too.
With AI product photos flooding online shopping, this kind of transparency tool is genuinely needed.















