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The date shown under the "Info" section of a photo in Google Photos represents the date the photo was taken; this information is usually extracted from the photo's EXIF data, which stores details like the capture date and time when the picture was taken on the camera.

Key points to remember:
EXIF data:
Most digital cameras embed EXIF data within the image file, providing information like the date, time, camera settings, and location where the photo was taken.

Accuracy:
If the camera's date and time settings were correct when the photo was taken, the date displayed in Google Photos should accurately reflect the capture date.

Modified date vs. taken date:
While some systems might display the date a photo was last modified or added to a folder, Google Photos primarily shows the "taken date" from the EXIF data.