GUIDE: How to tell if a video was made with Google’s new ‘state-of-the-art’ Veo 3

Identifying videos generated by VeoWhile it’s becoming increasingly difficult to catch AI-generated videos, there are methods to identify those produced by Veo. Look for the Veo tagSince May 2025, Google has added a subtle watermark to videos generated with Veo. Videos made by AI Ultra subscribers in Flow, Google’s premium AI filmmaking tool, won’t display the watermark. Use SynthIDGoogle created SynthID to help spot Google’s AI-generated content and promote transparency and trust in generative AI. Check for errors in the textEven with major improvements, Veo – like most AI video generators – still struggles with adding text to videos, especially in African contexts.