Spotting AI's work can be increasingly difficult as its capabilities and subtleties continue to improve. This continued shift makes labeling AI generated work all the more critical something that is being done in bits and pieces. The latest development to do so comes from Google, which will now use SynthID technology to mark mages edited using Reimagine in Magic Editor.Google DeepMind launched SynthID in 2023, a technology that allows for imperceptible digital watermarks within any content created with generative AI. The company has previously used it in AI-powered programs such as Lyria, Imagen and Gemini.Now, SynthID will be making its literal mark on Magic Editor. The tool allows users to reimagine their photos by moving, erasing or adding special effects to different aspects of the image. The Reimagine feature is available for anyone 18 or older and on the Pixel 9 or later. Users who click Reimagine can enter a prompt to change bits of the image. Google recommends entering specific, simple phrases, such as "autumn leaves," and then explore potential options before picking one. The only difference is now that image will have a watermark from SynthID. It's available for anyone to see by clicking "About this image."This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/googles-magic-editor-will-watermark-its-ai-tweaked-photos-170009281.html?src=rss

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Welcome toAI Decoded,Fast Companys weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every weekhere.OpenAIs deep research gives a preview of the AI agents of the futureOpenAI announced this week its AI research assistant, which it calls deep research. Powered by OpenAIs o3-mini model (which was trained to use trial and error to find answers to complex questions), deep research is one of OpenAIs first attempts at a real agent thats capable of following instructions and working on its own.OpenAI says deep research is built for people in fields like finance, science, policy, and engineering who need thorough, precise, and reliable research. It can also be useful for big-ticket purchases, like houses or cars. Because the model needs to spin a lot of cycles and tote around a lot of memory during its task, it uses a lot of computing power on an OpenAI server. Thats why only the companys $200-per-month Pro users have access to the tool, and theyre limited to 100 searches per month. OpenAI was kind enough to grant me access for a week to try it out. I found a new deep research button just below the prompting window in ChatGPT.I first asked it to research all the nondrug products that claim to help people with low back pain. I was thinking about consumer tech gadgets, but Id not specified that. So ChatGPT was unsure about the scope of my search (and, apparently, so was I), and it asked me if I wanted to include ergonomic furniture and posture correctors. The model researched the question for 6 minutes, cited 20 sources, and returned a 2,000-word essay on all the consumer back pain devices it could find on the internet. It discussed the relative values of heated vibration belts, contact pad systems, and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) units. It even generated a grid that displayed all the details and pricing of 10 different devices. Not knowing a great deal about such devices, I couldnt find any gaps in the information, or any suspect statements.I decided to try something a little harder. I would like an executive overview of the current research into using artificial intelligence to find new cancer treatments or diagnostic tools, I typed. Please organize your answer so that the treatments that are most promising, and closest to being used on real patients, are given emphasis.Like DeepSeeks R1 model and Googles Gemini Advanced 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, OpenAIs research tool also shows you its chain of thought, as it works toward a satisfying answer. While it searched it telegraphed its process: Im working through AIs integration in cancer diagnostics and treatment, covering imaging, pathology, genomics, and radiotherapy planning. Progressing towards a comprehensive understanding. OpenAI also makes a nice UX choice by putting this chain-of-thought flow in a separate pane at the right of the screen, instead of presenting it right on top of the research results. The only problem is, you only get one chance to see it, because it goes away after the agent finishes its research.I was surprised that OpenAIs deep research tool used only 4 minutes to finish its work, and cited only 18 sources. It created a summary of how AI is being used in cancer research, citing specific studies that validated the AI in clinical settings. It discussed trends in using AI in reading medical imaging, finding cancer risk in genome data, AI-assisted surgery, drug discovery, and radiation therapy planning and dosing. However, I noticed that many of the studies and FDA approvals cited didnt occur within the past 18 months. Some of the statements in the report sounded outdated: Notably, several AI-driven tools are nearing real-world clinical usewith some already approvedparticularly in diagnostics (imaging and pathology), it stated, but AI diagnostic tools are already in clinical use.Before starting the research, I was aware of a new landmark study published two days ago in The Lancet medical journal about AI assisting doctors in reading mammograms (more on that below). The deep research report mentioned this same study, but it outlined preliminary results published in 2023, not the more recent results published this month.I have full confidence in OpenAIs deep research tool for doing product searches. Im less confident, though, about scientific research, only because of the currency of the research it included in its report. Its also possible that my search was overbroad, since AI is now being used on many fronts to fight cancer. And to be clear: Two searches certainly isnt enough to pass judgement on deep research. The number and kinds of searches you can do is practically infinite, so Ill be testing it more while I still have access. On the whole Im impressed with OpenAIs new toolat the very least it gives you a framework and some sources and ideas to start you off on your own research.AI is working alongside doctors on early breast cancer detectionA study of more than 100,000 breast images from mammography screenings in Sweden found that when an AI system assisted single doctors in reviewing mammograms, positive detections of cancer increased by 29%. The screenings were coordinated as part of the Swedish national screening program and performed at four screening sites in southwest Sweden.The AI system, called Transpara, was developed by ScreenPoint Medical in the Netherlands. Normally, two doctors review mammograms together. When AI steps in for one of them, overall screen reading time drops by 44.2%, saving lots of time for oncologists. The AI makes no decisions; it merely points out potential problem spots in the image and assigns a risk score. The human doctor then decides how to proceed. With a nearly 30% improvement in early detections of cancer, the AI is quite literally saving lives. Healthcare providers have been using AI image recognition systems in diagnostics since 2017, and with success, but the results of large scale studies are only now beginning to appear.Google touts the profitability of its AI search adsAlphabet announced its quarterly results earlier this week and hidden among the other results was some good news about Googles AI search results (called AI Overviews). Some observers feared that Google would struggle to find ad formats that brands like within the new AI results, or that ads around the AI results would cannibalize Googles regular search ads business. But Google may have found the right formats already, because the AI ads are selling well and are profitable, analysts say. We were particularly impressed by the firms commentary on AI Overviews monetization, which is approximately at par with traditional search monetization despite its launch just a few months ago, says Morningstar equity analyst Malik Ahmed Khan in a research brief.Khan says Googles AI investments paid off in the companys revamped Shopping section within Google Search, which was upgraded last quarter with AI. The Shopping segment yielded 13% more daily active U.S. users in December 2024 compared with the same month a year earlier. Google also says that younger people who are attracted to AI Overviews end up using regular Google Search more, with their usage increasing over time. This dynamic of AI Overviews being additive to Google Search stands at odds with the market narrative of generative AI being the death knell for traditional search, Khan says.Google also announced that it intends to spend $75 billion in capital expenditures during 2025, much of which will go toward new cloud capacity and AI infrastructure.More AI coverage from Fast Company:Hundreds of rigged votes can skew AI model rankings on Chatbot Arena, study findsAI might run your next employee trainingYou can try DeepSeeks R1 through Perplexitywithout the security riskWhy this cybersecurity startup wants to watermark everythingWant exclusive reporting and trend analysis on technology, business innovation, future of work, and design? Sign up for Fast Company Premium.

The Brannock devicethat sliding metal gadget used in shoe stores to measure the dimensions of your feetwas invented 100 years ago this year.But footwear fitting hasnt really gotten more advanced since, says Dan Cataldi, founder and CEO of custom insole maker Groov. For most people, it still comes down to finding shoes by style and size, taking a few steps in them, and hoping for the best. And when it comes to insoles, the part of the shoe that you actually walk on, people with medical issues and professional athletes might get custom orthotic inserts fitted by a doctor, while most people make do with what comes in their shoes or, in a pinch, a cushioning insert from the drugstore.[Photo: Groov]Groov is designed to bridge that gap, using an app that lets customers scan their own feet and footwear at home with their iPhone cameras so it can build 3D models of their two feet and understand the shapes of their shoes. Then, the companys machine learning algorithms can design a variety of styles of insoles for each customer.For me, the whole notion of Groov is taking something that should exist within footwear and bringing it into footwear, Cataldi says. If youve got to go see a clinician, if youve got to make an appointment, thats not footwear.Options include the Plush, an everyday cushioning model designed for comfort, and a high elasticity model designed for athletes, known as the Response model.Here we replace the soft, shock-absorbing, low-elasticity cushion with a high-elasticity, more explosive cushion for a quick first step, and I blast off in each step, he says.Theres also the Luxe, a more discreet replacement for built-in insoles for shoes like high heels, designed to be thin enough to stick into the shoe without being visible when the shoes are worn.[Photo: Groov]Groov insoles typically arrive within a few days, engraved with the customers name or another chosen nickname. If customers want to order more or try another style, like switching from the regular cushioning model to the athletics-focused variety, they can do so from the app. Customers are likely to want to retake their scans every year or two, or if they have reason to believe something has changed in their feet, and they can scan new shoes or the shoes existing insoles to order Groov insoles adapted to a particular pair, Cataldi says.Key to the easy customization is the TrueDepth camera system in the iPhone thats used for FaceID logins. The camera projects, then captures, a grid of invisible infrared dots, used in the FaceID system to create a unique model of the face and by Groov to similarly understand the contours of the foot.[Image: Groov]What that enables us to do is bypass any need for a clinical visit if its a non-medical situation, and get all of the data with millimeter-level precision, he says.And replacing that clinical visit with a brief, at-home foot scan means reaching a wide audience whod simply never think of getting inserts from a doctor. After all, Cataldi says, his own father is a chiropractor who provides orthotic inserts for patients and wore them himself, but even as a young athlete, Cataldi thought the medicinal-seeming devices felt like overkill.From Groovs perspective, being able to create insoles on demand is also an advantage, since theres no inventory that has to sit around company warehouses or on retailer shelves. But the company did in December do pilot pop-ups in Nordstroms mens and womens departments in Manhattan, where Groov was able to scan dozens of customers feet in-store.Future retail collaborations may be in the works, Cataldi says, and the company is also in talks with footwear companies about potential partnerships. Deals with e-commerce companies to integrate the technology into their shopping experiences might also be in Groovs future, he says, and for now the company is promoting the technology through social media, with athletes and others already highlighting their use of the inserts on Instagram.Another happy customer, Cataldi says, is his own father. While he still advocates orthotic inserts for patients who need them, hes switched away from them himself.Now, he wears Groovs, Cataldi says.

Colour-coded terrazzo beer and negronitaps feature at the Bobo showroom in Stockholm, created as an after-work watering hole by Swedish designer Gustav Winsth and unveiled during the city's design week.Winsth aimed to fuse the minimalist design approach of Swedish glassware brand Bobo with the conviviality of a tavern, to create a showroom that doubles as a bar for the local area.Gustav Winsth has designed a tavern-style showroom for BoboCo-designed with Max Stjerna, the space is defined by stained MDF panels chosen to echo the classic wooden skirting found in traditional pubs. The panels include integrated hidden storage.In one corner, the panelling clads a built-in bar fitted with a duo of bespoke terrazzo taps the shorter one in red and a taller tap in frothy-looking gold and white to represent the respective negronis and beers that they pour.A duo of bespoke terrazzo taps pour beers and negronisSleek stainless steel shelving was mounted to one of the walls, providing back-lit plinths for Bobo's delicate glassware.Below the shelving, Winsth and Sterjna placed a custom solid ash table with lockable, heavy-duty wheels to allow for flexibility.A solid ash table forms the venue's centrepiece"The table serves as the showroom's centrepiece," explained Winsth."The wheels adds mobility to accommodate shifts between events and daily use."Joel Sandelius created crimson-hued ceramic sconce lightsCrimson-hued ceramic sconce lights designed by Joel Sandelius flank a set of rough-hewn stone steps, which lead to Bobo's workspace and kitchen through an MDF-lined doorway."The lights cast a soft, organic glow, contrasting the sharp surroundings and adding warmth and texture," said Winsth.Read: Six emerging designers to look out for at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2025A selection of furniture features throughout the space, from timber bar stools to a low-slung vintage armchair and transparent coffee table.The showroom windows were finished with terrazzo, patterned with graphic shapes, serving as both a display and seating area.Vintage furniture features at BoboStockholm Design Week is in full swing in Sweden's capital. The city-wide event includes Stockholm Furniture Fair, which is currently presenting an exhibition by experimental design platform lvsj Grd.Last year, Winsth showed as part of the lvsj Grd programme, collaborating with Alexander Lervik to unveil a chairthat was designed invirtual reality and brought to life by metalworkers who create motorcycles.The photography is by Gustav Winsth.Stockholm Design Week 2025is taking place at various locations around the city from 3 to 9 February. To see what's on, visitDezeen Events Guide. FollowDezeen LIVE for exclusive previews of products, installations and events.The post Gustav Winsth designs tavern-style showroom for glassware brand Bobo appeared first on Dezeen.

Is this something you've seen in America? I've just learned it's a thing in Canadian apartment and condo buildings to feature a bike-washing station. The one you see here is made by Canadian manufacturer Ridalco. The stainless steel sinks are seven feet wide and a little over two feet deep. A pair of protruding bars on either side can be used to hold your bike's wheels in place. A similar product with a different application: Another Canadian company called Furever Clean offers these dog washing tubs. As with the bike washing stations, they're offered as an amenity in some Canadian apartment buildings. There's a bit more actual design in these as opposed to the bike sink. Sizes range from about 32" wide to five feet. There's a lift-in option for small dogs, and two versions with doors for large dogs, one with a step and the other with a ramp. Typically when you wash a dog in a bathtub, they can't gain good traction on the slippery tub floor. This often adds stress to what is already, at least for the dogs I've owned, an undesirable activity. To compensate, the sinks feature these rubbery drainage mats that allows the dog's paws to gain purchase. After draining through the mats, the water passes through this removable mesh basket. This catches dog hair, preventing it from clogging the drain. Along the back of the sink, you can see a rail to attach a tether to. There are also hang-on shelves to hold product. In addition to apartment buildings, the company also sells branded versions of these to dogcare businesses. The two products are close in material and scale. So I was surprised to see that Ridalco makes bike sinks but not dog sinks, and vice versa for Furever Clean. Perhaps they'd benefit from a merger.

Its hard to pinpoint the exact time in history when gamer colors became equated with predominantly dark colors overlaid with some blinding neon lighting. It definitely reinforces the stereotype of gamers thriving in their dark rooms, illuminated only by their computer monitors and their RGB-lit gaming rigs. Of course, that couldnt be further from the truth, as gamer tastes are as diverse as their personalities and preferences.Gaming rooms, whether for video games or pool, are also often portrayed as basement dens deprived of natural lighting. This interior design concept, however, challenges those stereotypes with a room thats clearly meant to gather like-minded gamers while also offering a welcoming space to non-gamers with its modern looks and bright atmosphere.Designer: Agora StudiosA ground-level room, window walls, and plenty of free space define this vibrant modern room design. If not for the obvious placement of pool tables, gaming consoles, and gaming-centric decorations, you might even mistake this as a normal living space or even an open office. Its a room thats designed not just for simply playing games but offering comfort and breathing space, literally and figuratively.Despite the bright ambiance, it also uses that common gaming convention of having neon-colored lights that would have normally given a dark room a cyberpunk vibe. In this case, however, the neon lights that form the outlines of controller face buttons give a more joyful character to walls and dividers, shedding off the gritty punk style. The rest of the room uses tube lighting, another staple of gamer aesthetic, but sticks to a single warm white color that gives, well, warmth to the place.The gaming room also uses earthy tones like brown and red, further adding to that inviting warmth. When the games you play involve a lot of long sticks, sharp corners, and rough action, the rooms contrast brings a unique dynamic that makes the place more memorable. If this were a commercial gaming hub or a company facility, it would easily become a notable favorite. There are also some greens sprinkled here and there, both from living plants as well as the pool table, completing the color harmony.This Entertainment Zone interior concept goes beyond offering a functional gaming space. It is warm, inviting, and comfortable, a reminder that gamers are also humans who need such touches, subtle as they may be. It doesnt take anything away from the gaming experience, and you can easily install blinds to bring back that darkness if needed, but instead adds value to the human experience that goes beyond just gaming.The post Vibrant gaming room concept shatters stereotypes of dark dungeons first appeared on Yanko Design.

One of my dream offices to go to is the Google Headquarters in Mountain View. Based on social media posts (some of which are probably PR of course), it seems to be pretty well-designed and has lots of instagrammable and tiktok-worthy spaces and features, not to mention all that free food and perks that employees supposedly enjoy inside the HQ. But even if youre just outside or about to enter the HQ at the Googleplex, you can already see some amazing installations to represent a universe of infinite possibilities which is what Google stands for.Designer: Emmanuelle MoureauxTokyo-based architect, artist, and designer Emmanuelle Moureaux created a series of three artworks called Mirage that are placed at the entrance of the Google HQ. Its a 60 meter long installation in a three-dimensional grid with 100 vibrant colors representing joy, diversity, and unity. They are designed to look like theyre floating and depending on where youre looking at it, you get a different perspective with its ever-shifting interplay. During daytime, the colors give off rhythmic patterns to enhance the places architectural landscape while at night, the seemingly floating zeroes create a mirage-like effect. The orientation of the zeros are carefully spaced out according to the characteristics of each entrance where the installations are placed. As you walk around the different areas, these overlapping lines of zeroes seem to appear and disappear so it creates an illusion of infinite expressions. The name Googleplex itself plays around with zeroes, representing a void in its shape and therefore symbolizing the endless possibilities that can come out of it. This is also part of the designers 100 colors installation series as she believes color is universal, borderless, and infinite. Placing these art installations in the entrances also means that they are thresholds that can bridge together the physical and digital realms, the latter of which is Googles domain. Mirage is a nice art piece to visit and take pictures with as you visit Googleplex and the Google HQ itself. The post Mirage is a colorful art installation at Google HQ to symbolize infinite possibilities first appeared on Yanko Design.