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Every image from ChatGPT carries a signed C2PA manifest — and since May 2026, a SynthID watermark too. Here's what's in your files, what isn't, and how to check.
New transparency rules now require AI-generated images to carry machine-readable markings. Here's who the rules bind, the real deadlines, and what it means for the files on your drive.
Meta's AI label is triggered by metadata your editing tools quietly embed. Here's exactly what sets it off, why real photos get flagged, and how to check your files before you post.
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