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Why verify photos now?

The rise of AI tools that can create incredibly realistic fake images means it's getting harder to tell what's real online. Apple's new 'Reference Image' tool, mentioned in the story, aims to combat this by providing a way to prove a photo genuinely came from an iPhone, helping to maintain trust in digital content.

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