Facebook is testing a new feature that allows users to add a "No Edit" tag to their Stories, indicating that the image has not been altered within the app. This feature enables users to long tap on images from their camera roll to post them directly, bypassing the usual editing process. This could enhance authenticity by clarifying that the image is unedited, although users can still edit images in other apps before uploading.
Meta has some detection mechanisms for external edits, but these may not catch all alterations. The introduction of this tag aims to foster trust amid the growing prevalence of AI-generated content, which complicates the ability to discern real from altered images. While Meta has existing labels for AI-generated content and custom watermarks for images created within its apps, these do not extend to externally edited images.
The "No Edit" tag could help address concerns about authenticity, but there are potential risks, such as users misusing the tag for altered images. The article expresses skepticism about the value of generative AI tools, suggesting they may diminish genuine human connection on social platforms.
