It's bad enough that tech companies trained their AI models on eroticism will be fully displayedcontent that doesn't belong to them. Now, however, it appears that at least one AI model is being used to remove watermarks from images so others can use content that doesn't belong to them, too.
Social media users have recently discovered that Google's new Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model can be used to remove watermarks from images.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
As reported by TechCrunch, this isn't completely new. Other AI image models have been able to remove watermarks. However, Gemini 2.0 Flash appears to be better than all other AI models at this particular task.
Gemini 2.0 Flash doesn't just remove the watermark. It fills in the gaps in the image that are left from removing the watermark.
Based on what users on platforms like Xand Reddithave shared, it appears that Gemini 2.0 Flash does have some trouble removing certain types of watermarks, such as semi-transparent watermarks. As TechCrunch notes, Google has only made the model available via its developer tools platform, and the company has currently labeled Gemini 2.0 Flash’s image generation feature as “experimental” and “not for production use."
However, for photographers and other artists, this is certainly a concerning use of the tool, at least until Google puts some guardrails on the AI image generation feature.
Photographers often depend on watermarks to identify their work as their own; when someone purchases the work, the watermark is removed for that person's use. But if any internet user can just run the image through an AI model to remove the watermark, artists will certainly experience problems getting paid. (Note, also, that in most cases removing a watermark without the permission of the creator is copyright infringement, and illegal under U.S. law.)
The future issues here likely won't be with Google's specific AI tool. The issue is that this is possible with an AI model to begin with. Even if Google adds guardrails to protect copyright holders from uses such as this, there will likely be other third-party AI tools that will replicate these features. In fact, as we previously mentioned, they already are. And soon, they'll probably be just as good as Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash model, too.
Topics Artificial Intelligence Google Google Gemini
Best Apple AirTag Deal: 4
Pinterest is making food porn work for you
Tesla's latest car update adds 'Fallout Shelter' to the Tesla Arcade
New Facebook app 'CatchUp' wants to bring back the phone call
Quality Assured: What It's Really Like To Test Games For A Living
Kellyanne Conway unleashes trolls on Twitter's head of site integrity
Uber underpaid its New York City drivers and probably owes them $45 million
Melania just rejected Donald Trump's hand holding. Again.
Elon Musk breaks silence on stock plunge as Trump claims he'll buy a Tesla to help
Little girl eating mac and cheese has absolutely no time for Snow White
The 5 most inappropriate things Donald Trump said at a Puerto Rico disaster briefing
Shep Smith shuts down former Trump advisor for politicizing the Manchester attack
Taiwan becomes the first place in Asia to recognise same
Justin Trudeau waving to prom goers gets the Photoshop battle we've been waiting for
'Severance' Season 2, episode 7, explained: What is happening to Gemma at Lumon?
Ellen grills Nicki Minaj on Nas dating rumors, and Nicki can't deal
Samsung Money debit card to launch this summer
Grimes says she and Elon Musk have changed their baby's name
Wordle today: The answer and hints for March 2, 2025
Some genius mapped every Marvel movie scene in chronological order
The biggest crypto heist ever: $1.5 billion stolen from Bybit cryptocurrency exchangeNYT Connections hints and answers for February 25: Tips to solve 'Connections' #625.NYT Strands hints, answers for February 25Robotaxis and autonomous cars are still scary to most AmericansTikTok's best financial adviceWordle today: The answer and hints for February 26, 2025NYT Strands hints, answers for February 26The M4 Mac mini is $50 off at AmazonBest earbuds deal: Save 50% on the Anker P20i earbudsThe 'recession indicator' meme, explainedAI video of Trump kissing 'King' Elon Musk's feet plays on loop in federal buildingNYT Strands hints, answers for February 24NYT mini crossword answers for February 26, 2025Australia vs. South Africa 2025 livestream: Watch ICC Champions Trophy for freeNYT Connections hints and answers for February 26: Tips to solve 'Connections' #626.'The White Lotus' Season 3, episode 2: Why doesn't Victoria like Kate?Are you shadowbanned? The FTC wants to hear from you.What is Kindle Rewards? How to earn discounts on books through Amazon's reward system.Best Apple Watch deal: Save $70 on Apple Watch Series 10NYT Connections hints and answers for February 24: Tips to solve 'Connections' #624. Rangers searching for dolphin some garbage person trapped in a tank top Ben Affleck is giving up 'The Batman' director's chair 5 crucial online resources that help immigrants learn their rights in airports This Scottish man's Twitter feed is blowing up for all the wrong reasons Winona Ryder experienced every human emotion on stage at the SAGs Google creates $4 million crisis fund to fight Trump's immigration ban Obama's first statement since leaving the White House is a three Bryan Cranston knows what Lyndon B. Johnson would say to Trump, and it's not pretty Air Canada shows it stands with refugees by helping reunite a Syrian family Petition to stop Trump's state visit to the UK tops 1 million signatures Apple is finally fixing one of the Apple Watch's most annoying problems Dropbox's new feature puts cloud files on your desktop 5 times when intolerant India had a problem with Bollywood Azealia Banks Instagrammed Rihanna's phone number because she's the worst Scientists face 'nightmare' amid Trump's Muslim ban This is why you should never, ever leave your phone at work Angry neighbor writes a savage letter following a horrible party British celebrities take a stand against Trump's Muslim ban Celebrities shared their outrage following Trump's immigration ban Meet Lovely, the sex toy that's like a FitBit for your dick
1.5309s , 8260.6875 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【eroticism will be fully displayed】,Co-creation Information Network