Apple has a new way to prove your iPhone photos aren’t AI slop

techcrunch.comTim De Chant

Apple introduced Apple Reference Image, a new capability that helps users verify whether photos taken on iPhones have been edited, including AI-based alterations. The tool provides a way to distinguish authentic device-captured images from AI-modified content.

Why it mattersAs AI image manipulation becomes more prevalent, readers working with photography or content verification gain a built-in method to authenticate iPhone photos and detect synthetic edits, reducing reliance on third-party tools.
From the source: Apple introduced Apple Reference Image to help users determine whether photos have been edited, including alterations made by AI.
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