
Apple is set to launch a new feature called 'Reference Image' with its iPhone 18 Pro lineup, designed to authenticate photos as non-AI manipulated. This feature uses a new camera sensor to sign every pixel, creating a reference image that can be compared to other versions for authenticity. The feature will not be available at launch in the EU, but users will still be able to develop and view these images in future OS updates. This development places Apple at the forefront of addressing the challenges posed by AI-generated images.
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