Apple's Reference Image Uses Sensor-Level Signing to Prove Photos Are Real
Apple is rolling out Reference Image, which signs every pixel at capture time to create a sealed 'digital negative' that can be shown alongside edited photos to prove authenticity. The feature verifies images were shot by the camera and not AI-generated, and is open to third-party apps.
2026-09-10 ~ 2026-09-10 · 3 related posts
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