`Google` expands tools for detecting AI-generated and edited media

Media provenance is moving into platform infrastructure. Builders shipping image or video workflows should expect stronger labeling and detection norms.

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Release date is 2026-05-19 from Google's official blog, so this is a primary-source product signal, not commentary.
Scope covers AI-generated and AI-edited online content. Publishing flows around images and videos should treat provenance metadata as product plumbing.
No paywall. Worth a quick policy and UX check, but the provided brief lacks API names, rollout scope, or pricing detail.

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