Tools like Watermark Remover.io can already scrub marks from companies like Shutterstock, and a research team at Google built a watermark removal algorithm in 2017 to highlight the need for more secure protections. Conversely, some AI tools — like OpenAI’s GPT-4o — will refuse requests to remove them.

Gemini 2.0 can remove watermarks from images, like Getty Images, reported several social media users, triggering copyright concerns.

Google's Gemini AI model is reportedly able to remove watermarks from stock images, raising concerns about potential illegal use. The model, labeled a