Google is taking a step towards transparency in AI-generated content with a new disclosure feature in its Photos app. Starting next week, users will see a notification when a photo has been edited with Google's AI features, such as Magic Editor and Magic Eraser. The disclosure will appear at the bottom of the "Details" section, indicating that the photo was "Edited with Google AI."

While this move is seen as a response to criticism over the lack of visual watermarks in AI-generated images, the tech giant still hasn't implemented visual indicators within the frame of the picture. This has sparked concerns over the proliferation of synthetic content online, making it difficult for users to discern what's real and what's fake.

Google's approach relies on metadata watermarks, which can be easily overlooked by users. The company plans to flag AI images in Search later this year, but other platforms have been slower to catch up. The debate over transparency in AI-generated content continues, with Google's latest move seen as a step in the right direction, but not a complete solution.