Heres the problem: all you have to do to remove the metadata watermark is take a screenshot.

That means OpenAIs solution could leave you more confused, not less, once it goes into effect.

Imagine looking at a suspicious image.

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If you check and discover the AI watermark, case closed.

In other words, looking for the watermark could actually mean you have less information than when you started.

OpenAI itself explains that you people might even remove the watermark by accident.

OpenAI images will include a visual watermark and details about the source of the image embedded in the files.

OpenAI images will include a visual watermark and details about the source of the image embedded in the files.Graphic: OpenAI

The company maintains this is still a good idea.

However, the company admits that the watermark is not a silver bullet.

OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., during the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.

OpenAI cant take all the blame here.

you could already run an image through an AI check system developed with C2PA calledContent Credentials Verify.

Just dont assume youre safe if your image comes up clear.

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