# Apple adds tools to verify iPhone photos aren't deepfakes

Apple is developing a system that lets iPhone users cryptographically sign photos, providing proof of authenticity. This helps distinguish genuine images from AI-generated fakes, addressing growing concerns about manipulated media. The feature aims to give users a reliable way to verify the origin of their photos.

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### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/977921/apple-reference-image-iphone-metadata) — 2026-08-11T12:19:15-04:00