Google Messages Adds C2PA Detection to Flag AI-Generated Images in Chats

Executive Briefing

• Reveals Google is embedding C2PA Content Credentials into Messages to detect AI-generated or edited photos
• Offers granular labels like 'Edited with multiple AI tools' rather than a simple AI/not-AI verdict
• Distinguishes from Google's proprietary SynthID by using an open industry standard backed by Adobe, Microsoft, and Qualcomm
• Surfaces via a 'View details' option in the image overflow menu, per APK teardown findings
• Remains unconfirmed and non-functional, with no official release timeline from Google