AI detection Archives

AppWizard

December 13, 2025

White House really posted image of Trump as Minecraft character

In December 2025, an image of U.S. President Donald Trump as a Minecraft character circulated on social media, attributed to the official White House X account, with the caption "AMERICA'S MOST PRO-GAMER PRESIDENT." The image was verified as authentic by Snopes, originating from a genuine White House post in response to an article about video game developers and tax credits. This was not the first instance of the White House using video game imagery; a previous post featured Trump as Master Chief from Halo. However, the Minecraft image raised concerns about authenticity due to anomalies in the character model and the intricate design of the American flag pin. AI detection tools indicated a high likelihood that the image was AI-generated, despite the post's authenticity.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

Your Android phone is getting a new AI detector for photos

Gemini can identify AI-generated images that contain Google's SynthID watermark and confirm their origins if created using Google's AI. This feature will soon be expanded to include audio, video, and search results. The update simplifies the detection of AI-generated content compared to the earlier SynthID Detector. However, Gemini cannot detect images generated by AI tools from other companies, and its effectiveness relies on widespread adoption and collaboration across platforms.

Tech Optimizer

September 30, 2025

iTWire – Google adds AI-powered ransomware protection to Drive for desktop

Google has launched an AI-powered ransomware detection and recovery feature for Google Drive for desktop, available in open beta. This feature automatically detects suspicious activity indicative of ransomware attacks, pauses file syncing, and allows users to restore affected files easily. It is offered at no additional cost to most Google Workspace commercial customers and individual users. Ransomware attacks constituted 21% of all cybersecurity incidents investigated by Mandiant last year, with the average cost of such attacks exceeding million. The new capability provides an additional layer of defense beyond traditional antivirus methods, creating a protective bubble around user files. Google’s built-in virus detection also helps prevent ransomware from spreading to other devices. The AI model used for detection analyzes millions of real-world ransomware samples and adapts to new threats. When unusual activity is detected, Drive pauses syncing and alerts users, allowing for easy restoration of files. IT administrators receive alerts in the Admin console and can review detailed incident logs. This rollout enhances security controls for Workspace customers amid increasing ransomware threats.

AppWizard

September 14, 2025

Escape From Tarkov update nerfs its ‘aimbot’ enemies as Battlestate finally responds to hardcore frustrations

Battlestate Games has released a new update for Escape From Tarkov that addresses player concerns regarding enemy AI. Key changes include: - Increased time for AI soldiers to detect enemies, both initially and after losing track. - Slower aiming mechanics for AI, reducing their instantaneous lethality. - Adjusted detection angles for improved realism and fairness. - Fixes to the AI detection system that previously allowed them to see through non-transparent obstacles. - AI will no longer aim for the head if they have not seen the player for at least 15 seconds. These changes affect various AI opponents, including regular bots, sniper scavs, raiders, and bosses, though some bosses will retain their previous capabilities. The update also includes balance changes such as increased maximum offer slots at the Flea Market, restoration of the full item range for the Peacekeeper and Jaeger LL4, and an increased experience multiplier for certain raid outcomes.

Winsage

September 8, 2025

This free ‘Windows 11 on any PC’ app can now remove AI features

Flyoobe is a free utility that allows the installation of Windows 11 on machines that do not meet Microsoft's official specifications. The latest version, 1.10, was released shortly after version 1.7. Version 1.7 introduced enhancements to the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE), allowing users to disable AI features during installation. Version 1.10 includes improved navigation flow, a refined interface, enhanced AI detection, bug fixes, and new customization extensions like the Windows 11 Honest Mode. The latest version is available for download on its GitHub releases page.

Winsage

May 4, 2025

Code Smell 298 – How to Fix Microsoft Windows Time Waste

Conditional logic in software development can obscure critical signals, leading to issues such as user delays, poor experiences, unpredictable timeouts, incomplete initialization, hidden dependencies, policy mismanagement, silent failures, and backward compatibility breaks. Solutions include validating all code paths, utilizing default reporting mechanisms, conducting rigorous edge case testing, refactoring policy checks early, implementing performance tests, and positioning reports outside of conditionals. A specific example is provided where Windows 7 had slower login times due to a failure to signal readiness when users selected a solid color background instead of a wallpaper image. This oversight resulted in a 30-second wait instead of a 5-second login process. Effective software design requires consideration of all potential code paths to avoid technical debt and performance issues. Static analysis tools can help identify critical reporting calls guarded by conditionals, and code reviews should ensure all initialization paths signal completion. The correspondence between real-world states and program states is crucial for maintaining user trust in the system. AI generators may inadvertently introduce issues by wrapping legacy code in conditionals without validating all paths.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

Google’s March Pixel Drop is here with a ton of Android upgrades

Google's latest Pixel Drop update enhances the Pixel series with new features, including expanded satellite messaging capabilities for the Pixel 9 series, which now supports users in Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of Europe. This feature allows users to connect to compatible satellite networks for emergency assistance when cellular service is unavailable. The update will also support Verizon and T-Mobile for satellite messaging. Additionally, the Pixel 9 family introduces a video recording feature that enables simultaneous recording from multiple angles using another Pixel device or a compatible GoPro camera. The AI-powered scam detection feature will be available on all currently supported Android devices, allowing Google Messages app users to identify potential scam texts, while comprehensive phone call scam alerts will remain exclusive to the Pixel 9 series.