{"id":17806,"date":"2023-05-10T18:00:29","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T18:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/google-about-this-image\/486617\/"},"modified":"2023-05-10T18:00:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T18:00:29","slug":"google-launches-new-features-to-improve-image-verification-via-sejournal-mattgsouthern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marketingnewsbox.com\/?p=17806","title":{"rendered":"Google Launches New Features To Improve Image Verification via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an era where misinformation is a global concern, Google is upgrading its search capabilities by introducing two features to enhance information and visual literacy.<\/p>\n<p>A 2022 Poynter study revealed that 62% of people believe they encounter misinformation daily or weekly, highlighting the urgent need for effective tools to identify and counter false information.<\/p>\n<p>As digital content creators continue to leverage AI to produce images, these features will allow users to assess the context and credibility of images found online.<\/p>\n<h2>About This Image: A New Tool For Context<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-486622 b-lazy pcimg\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingnewsbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/google-launches-new-features-to-improve-image-verification-via-sejournal-mattgsouthern.png\" alt=\"Google Launches New Features To Improve Image Verification\" width=\"461\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingnewsbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/google-launches-new-features-to-improve-image-verification-via-sejournal-mattgsouthern.png\" alt=\"Google Launches New Features To Improve Image Verification\"><\/p>\n<p>The first update, called \u201cAbout this image,\u201d is slated to launch in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>The tool is designed to offer users a broader context around an image, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The time when Google first indexed the image and similar ones.<\/li>\n<li>The image\u2019s original appearance site.<\/li>\n<li>Other online platforms where the image has been displayed, such as news sites, social media, and fact-checking websites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This background information can assist users in determining an image\u2019s reliability or whether it necessitates a more thorough examination.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, \u201cAbout this image\u201d could reveal that an image depicting a staged moon landing was highlighted in news articles when found to be AI-generated.<\/p>\n<p>This tool can be accessed through the following means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clicking on the three dots on an image in Google Images results.<\/li>\n<li>Searching with an image or screenshot in Google Lens.<\/li>\n<li>Swiping up in the Google App when viewing a page with an image<\/li>\n<li>Right-clicking or long-pressing on an image in Chrome on desktop and mobile (coming later this year).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>AI-Generated Images Get A Markup<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-486623 b-lazy pcimg\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingnewsbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/google-launches-new-features-to-improve-image-verification-via-sejournal-mattgsouthern-1.png\" alt=\"Google Launches New Features To Improve Image Verification\" width=\"665\" height=\"438\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingnewsbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/google-launches-new-features-to-improve-image-verification-via-sejournal-mattgsouthern-1.png\" alt=\"Google Launches New Features To Improve Image Verification\"><\/p>\n<p>Google\u2019s second announcement pertains to AI-generated images.<\/p>\n<p>As generative image capabilities are rolled out, <strong>every<\/strong> AI-generated image will have a markup in the original file. This is designed to provide context if the image is encountered outside Google\u2019s platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Creators and publishers will have the ability to add similar markups. This means users can see a label in images in Google Search, marking them as AI-generated.<\/p>\n<p>This feature will be available from several publishers, including Midjourney and Shutterstock, in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-486624 b-lazy pcimg\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingnewsbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/google-launches-new-features-to-improve-image-verification-via-sejournal-mattgsouthern.jpg\" alt=\"Google Launches New Features To Improve Image Verification\" width=\"429\" height=\"630\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingnewsbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/google-launches-new-features-to-improve-image-verification-via-sejournal-mattgsouthern.jpg\" alt=\"Google Launches New Features To Improve Image Verification\"><\/p>\n<h2>A Continuous Commitment To Information Literacy<\/h2>\n<p>The introduction of \u201cAbout this image\u201d and AI-generated image markups are the latest in a series of features aimed at helping users make sense of what they find online.<\/p>\n<p>These updates are in line with Google\u2019s ongoing commitment to information literacy.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Google has introduced similar features like the \u201cAbout this result\u201d tool, which helps you see more information about a source or topic.<\/p>\n<p>As the web continues to evolve, these updates provide users with crucial tools to navigate the digital landscape confidently and accurately.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an era where misinformation is a global concern, Google is upgrading its search capabilities by introducing two features to enhance information and visual literacy. A 2022 Poynter study revealed that 62% of people believe they encounter misinformation daily or weekly, highlighting the urgent need for effective tools to identify and counter false information. 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