Pangram releases AI detection tools for videos and images
Pangram has expanded its AI detection platform to include videos and images, adding to its existing text-focused tool. The new features are now available to subscribers, with limited free access for image detection via a Chrome extension.
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New AI detection capabilities for videos and images
Pangram has introduced tools to detect AI-generated videos and images, extending its platform beyond text detection. Subscribers can upload videos to assess whether they are partially or fully AI-generated, with results displayed in a heatmap format to highlight likely AI-generated segments.
The company claims its video detection model achieved over 98% accuracy in internal testing, outperforming other detection tools. Pangram describes the model as excelling at identifying content from "frontier AI" video generators.
Image detection available via Chrome extension
Pangram’s image detection model, Pangram Image 1.0, is now accessible through a Chrome extension. The tool automatically scans images during browsing and flags those likely generated by AI. According to testing data shared by Pangram, the model identified over 99% of AI images while maintaining a false positive rate of 0.27%.
The tool may show reduced confidence for images below 512 x 512 resolution, accompanied by a disclaimer. Pangram CEO Max Spero acknowledged challenges in distinguishing AI edits from fully AI-generated visuals, particularly with images captured by smartphone cameras.
The company delayed the release of its image model to refine its ability to differentiate between AI-generated content and photos taken with devices like the iPhone 18 Pro, which initially triggered false positives.
Access and availability
The new video and image detection tools are available to Pangram subscribers. Free accounts can check a limited number of images without a paid subscription.
What this means
Lazyfounder analysis — our interpretation, not reported fact.
Pangram’s expansion into video and image detection reflects growing demand for tools that can identify AI-generated content across formats. For startups and operators, this signals a maturing market for AI detection, particularly as generative AI becomes more prevalent in media, marketing, and entertainment. The challenges Pangram faced—such as false positives with smartphone cameras—highlight the complexities of building reliable detection systems, which may require ongoing refinement as AI generation techniques evolve.
For founders in AI-driven industries, Pangram’s approach offers a reference point: combining browser-based accessibility (via Chrome extension) with subscription-based enterprise access could be a viable model for similar tools. The emphasis on heatmaps and confidence disclaimers also underscores the need for transparency in how these tools communicate their findings to users.
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- Engadget · 2026-11-04
Pangram Expands Its AI Detection Tools To Video And Images
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