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Google Gemini lets users remove visible watermarks from AI-generated media

Google has introduced a setting in Gemini and its AI video generator Flow that allows users to toggle off visible watermarks on AI-created images, videos, and music. This update removes the "sparkle" watermark previously shown in the bottom-right corner of generated media.

Source: The Verge AI · theverge.com Published 2026-08-14T16:39:32+00:00 Detected 2026-08-14T17:19:35+00:00
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Google has introduced a setting in Gemini and its AI video generator Flow that allows users to toggle off visible watermarks on AI-created images, videos, and music. This update removes the "sparkle" watermark previously shown in the bottom-right corner of generated media.

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Google will now allow you to remove visible watermarks from the images, videos, and music made with AI tools. With the update, you can toggle off a new "Media watermark" setting in Gemini and Google's AI video generator, Flow. When toggled off, Google will remove the "sparkle" watermark that appears in the...

Removing watermarks can make AI-generated content appear more seamless and professional, potentially increasing its usability in various applications. It also reflects Google's evolving approach to transparency and user control over AI-generated content.

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Google Gemini AI now lets users remove visible watermarks on media

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Google Gemini lets users remove visible watermarks from AI-generated media

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