TinEye API

Media Canada

JournalismAI The London School of Economics and Political Science (2025) 'JournalismAI'. Available at: https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/polis/JournalismAI (Accessed March 2025).

The TinEye API is a reverse image search tool that scans a 73.7 billion image index to verify image origins and detect modifications. It helps businesses, investigators, and content platforms identify stock images, track brand usage, ensure copyright compliance, and detect fraudulent or unauthorized image use. By automating image recognition, the API supports real-time verification, making it a valuable tool for digital security, content moderation, and intellectual property protection.

Newsgathering and Fact-Checking

Data Gathering (Open-source intelligence tools, Geospatial data platforms, Public record datasets) Data Verification (Fact-checking, Reverse-image search, Source tracing) Social Media Mining (Automated filtering, Pattern identification) Hazard Monitoring and Warning Systems

#comply Ensure compliance with copyright and licensing regulations by verifying image sources. Automate the detection of unlicensed or misused images to reduce legal risks. Support content moderation and brand safety by identifying and flagging non-compliant images.

#detect Identify altered, duplicated, or unauthorized images by comparing them against a vast indexed database. Recognize modifications such as cropping, resizing, or color changes to assess authenticity. Enhance fraud prevention efforts by detecting manipulated images in user-generated content.

#monitor Track brand assets, copyrighted images, and stock photos across digital platforms. Continuously scan for unauthorized usage to help businesses and content creators protect their intellectual property. Receive real-time updates on where and how images are being used online.

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Developed by: Private Sector
Deployment Type: Cloud-Based AI Service & API
Community Moderation: Does not require community manager
Difficulty Level: Does not require developer
License: Proprietary

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