AI Matters
Why it matters
Apple tests iOS feature to verify photos are not deepfakes
The Verge AI Apple could help you prove your iPhone photos aren’t deepfakes
Code in the latest iOS beta suggests Apple is developing a system to embed secure provenance metadata into iPhone photos at the moment they are taken.
Why it matters
This tool will help users prove their photos are authentic, offering a critical defense against the spread of AI-generated misinformation.
Latest brief · Aug 12, 2026