Social media users have discovered that Google’s new Gemini Flash 2.0 image creation tool can remove watermarks from copyrighted photographs. Only developers can use the model at this time, as it is still in its “experimental” stage. There are already a ton of apps that can fill in the blanks and remove items from pictures.
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They are now even more powerful thanks to newer generative AI models, and photo editors from companies like Adobe have started including improved object-removal features. This is made possible for compatible devices by Apple Intelligence’s “Clean up” application for iOS and macOS. Gemini Flash 2.0’s ability to remove items is demonstrated in the post on X below. Big closed models from companies like Google and OpenAI are usually “nerfed,” which means that strong limitations are put in place to keep them out of legal hot water. For example, images of copyrighted characters will not be produced by the latter’s Dall-E image model.
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A group of people who were able to fool Microsoft’s picture models into producing erotica were recently sued by the company. Google is likely to try to control watermark removals, so do not worry, /r/photoshoprequest.
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As some have pointed out, since open models feature deactivatable safety guardrails, it is probably difficult to fully reveal the secret again. However, by proving that it is working to stop abuse, Google shields itself from accountability. Of course, courts and law enforcement can prevent abuses, and even open models can include license agreements. One amusing