Pangram Expands Its AI Detection Tools To Video And Images
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Pangram, maker of a widely used AI-text detection tool, launched new capabilities for flagging AI-generated images and video, letting subscribers upload clips for an assessment of whether AI was used to create or edit them. The company said its video model distinguished partially AI clips from fully AI-generated ones, provides a heatmap of likely AI elements, and flagged AI content with over 98% accuracy in one internal test. Pangram also made its Pangram Image 1.0 model generally available through its Chrome extension, which scans images while users browse; the company reported over 99% detection of AI images at a 0.27% false positive rate in testing. The expansion matters as AI-generated media proliferates and detection becomes a key trust layer for publishers, platforms and advertisers. Caveats remain: Pangram warns that images below 512 x 512 carry a reduced-confidence disclaimer, and CEO Max Spero's own demo on Pinterest returned "unsure" results on two clearly real photos. Watch for independent benchmarks of the video model and how platforms integrate these signals into labeling and moderation workflows.
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