Exploring the context of online images with Backstory
Jul 21, 2025Avneesh Sud, Chris Bregler
Summary
Introduces Backstory, an experimental AI tool built using Gemini, that surfaces information about an image's origin and context. It combines generative AI detection with a holistic assessment of image context, including metadata and usage history, to determine trustworthiness. The tool can identify AI-generated images, their previous online usage, and whether they have been digitally altered.