A recent discovery shows that Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model can remove watermarks from images, including those from Getty Images and other stock photo providers. According to reporting by Kyle Wiggers for TechCrunch, users on social media platforms have been sharing examples of this controversial capability. Unlike some competing AI models such as Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet and OpenAI’s GPT-4o, which refuse such requests, Gemini appears to have fewer restrictions. The model not only removes watermarks but also attempts to fill in gaps created by the deletion. Google has responded to concerns, stating that using their generative AI tools for copyright infringement violates their terms of service. Removing watermarks without permission is generally considered illegal under U.S. copyright law.