Gone are the days when we used to easily spot AI-generated images and videos. As AI models are becoming more capable, it’s hard to tell what’s genuine and what’s fake. That’s why major social platforms these days include labels for AI-generated videos or images. For example, you may have seen such labels on Instagram or Facebook. In fact, Google has a watermark (officially called SynthID) in place for spotting AI-generated content using Gemini. However, the catch is that it’s not visible to the naked eye. You have to upload the content you suspect of being AI-generated to the SynthID Detector.
X tries to fight AI misinformation with a new warning label
Speaking of social media platforms, X is now reportedly rolling out a new feature that aims to curb misinformation on its platform. Going forward, you’ll see a clear warning on posts that contain fake or manipulated images and videos. To be honest, X is among the many social platforms, where misinformation spreads quickly like wildfire. Therefore, with the new feature, X is trying to make it harder for misleading content to spread unchecked.
𝕏 now puts a clear warning on posts that use fake or edited visuals to trick people.
— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) January 28, 2026
This makes it harder for legacy media groups to spread misleading clips or pictures. pic.twitter.com/kyZapjoBzT
The change comes at a time when AI-generated media is booming. Deepfakes, AI-edited photos, and doctored clips have become common tools for spreading false narratives. From political propaganda to misleading social media posts, distinguishing fact from fiction has never been trickier. According to the new system, when a post contains visual media that could be misleading, X will flag it with a note that reads, “Stay Informed: Manipulated media.” This message alerts users before they engage, helping them pause and consider the authenticity of what they are about to see.
The platform is mostly flooded by Grok-generated AI content
This isn’t just about politics or viral hoaxes. AI-generated visuals are increasingly appearing in everyday content, news, entertainment, and even advertisements. In fact, X is a ground for many Grok-generated images or videos. xAI, the company behind Grok, is already facing trouble after the AI assistant was reported for undressing women. Although the company has made some changes to curb the issue, it’s already being investigated in the EU.
While AI can enhance creativity, it can also be misused to blur the line between reality and fiction. X’s warning system encourages accountability, suggesting that altered media needs proper context or labeling. Overall, the update is a clear signal that social platforms are taking the AI-era misinformation problem seriously. With new tools like this, users may get a fighting chance to separate real from fake and maybe breathe a little easier in the flood of AI-generated content online.
