Google Photos’ AI-powered Magic Editor will not edit ID cards and body parts

Attempts edit such items will be met with an error message stating that doing so would violate Google's GenAI (generative AI) terms of service, or that the tool is unable to erase or move large selections. — AFP

The latest update to Google Photos (v.6.60) now includes preventative measures that will block the editing of certain types of items present in an image using its AI (artificial intelligence)-powered Magic Editor.

According to a report from Android Authority, the updated app includes code specifically targeting photos of identification cards, receipts and other documents, personally identifiable information, as well as human faces and body parts, as categories that it will not edit.