Technical Insights
Expert analysis on AI image forensics, C2PA standards, and the evolving landscape of digital authenticity.
The Hidden Tells: How Diffusion Model Artifacts Reveal AI Images
How 8x8 grid patterns and gradient statistics reveal AI generation even without metadata.
Building a PRNU Database for Camera Fingerprinting at Scale
Lessons learned scaling camera fingerprinting to 12,000+ devices using PostgreSQL and pgvector.
Forensic Analysis of JPEG Ghosts: Detecting Multiple Compressions
Detecting manipulation through double-compression artifacts and quantization matrix analysis.
Hardware-Rooted Trust: Implementing C2PA Signing in 2026
How Sony, Nikon, and Leica implemented C2PA in 2026 firmware using Trusted Execution Environments.
The Metadata War: Surviving Social Media Re-compression
Techniques for "Soft Binding" and robust watermarking when C2PA data is stripped by platforms.
The Sensor's Fingerprint: Using PRNU to Identify AI Hallucinations
Identifying the absence of physical sensor noise in AI-generated imagery through PRNU analysis.
Why Your Family Photos Might Not Be Real: A Beginner's Guide to Spotting AI Images
A personal story about discovering AI manipulation in family photos and how to spot fakes.
The Day I Discovered My Profile Picture Was Fake: A True Story
First-person account of realizing your profile picture has been AI-enhanced beyond recognition.
5 Simple Tricks to Check If That Viral Image is Real
Easy-to-use verification techniques that anyone can apply to detect fake images online.
What Grandma's Old Photo Album Teaches Us About Modern Fakes
Connecting the authenticity of old photos to modern challenges with digital manipulation.
How to Protect Your Kids from Deepfake Scams
Practical safety guide for parents navigating deepfake threats targeting children.
The Truth About AI Art: When Creativity Meets Deception
Exploring the ethical line between AI art creation and artistic deception.
Should You Trust That News Photo? A Simple Checklist
Media literacy guide for evaluating the authenticity of news photographs.
Why LinkedIn is Full of Fake Headshots (And How to Spot Them)
Professional networking reality check about AI-generated LinkedIn profile pictures.
The Uncanny Valley: Why AI Faces Give You the Creeps
Psychology of why AI-generated faces trigger discomfort and how to trust that instinct.
How I Caught a Scammer Using Stolen Photos
True detective story about uncovering a scammer through photo verification.
Real Estate Listings with Fake Photos: What Buyers Should Know
Consumer protection guide for identifying AI-enhanced real estate listing photos.
The Rise of AI Dating Profile Pictures
Online dating reality check about AI-enhanced profile photos and authenticity.
When Memories Aren't Real: The Psychology of Fake Photos
How fake photos affect memory formation and personal identity.
How to Verify Images Before Sharing Them Online
Practical 60-second verification process for social media responsibility.
The Future of Family Photos: Will Any Image Be Trustworthy?
Forward-looking exploration of photo authenticity and family documentation.
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