Samsung’s recently launched Galaxy S24 series includes sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) photo editing features, a trend previously seen in Google’s Pixel 8 series and the Android 14 platform. In an effort to address potential concerns about the authenticity of edited photos, Samsung declares that photos altered using Galaxy AI will carry a watermark and metadata indicating their modified status.
Watermark Removal Raises Concerns
However, the effectiveness of this measure is questionable. It has been demonstrated that the watermark can be entirely erased from the images, undermining the purpose of this transparency feature. Even with the possibility of Samsung deploying a software patch to rectify this issue, the watermark’s integrity remains compromised.
Ensuring Authenticity in AI-Edited Photos
The ability to remove watermarks from AI-edited images presents a challenge in maintaining the authenticity of digital content. As AI technology continues to advance, the line between real and artificially generated content becomes increasingly blurred, calling for more robust solutions to ensure transparency.
