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Apple Reference Image: A New Approach for Verified Photography

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keiferski · 1789543903 · focus · HN ↗
Hey I predicted this awhile ago. Although it is kind of an obvious solution so I can’t claim much insight hehe.
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44135416">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44135416
1. jeroenhd · 1789544535 · focus · HN ↗
  By the time you made your comment, such a system had already been invented, even partially rolled out: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_Credentials" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_Credentials
  Apple's protocol differs in that it requires a timestamping server to sign the file and centralising Apple as the single arbiter of truth. An excellent addition, if you trust Apple and the governments they're friendly with (I don't, especially the latter part).
  1. keiferski · 1789552714 · focus · HN ↗
    Oh yeah I’m sure it was already a thing. Just cool to see that it’s become more mainstream.

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