In another step forward in the battle against AI-generated and manipulated content, Sony has announced the beta release of a new feature called “Camera Verify” as part of its Camera Authenticity Solution. This new feature will enable external sharing of image authenticity information via a dedicated URL.
This new feature has been developed to specifically help news organizations address the growing challenges of verifying the authenticity of digital images in the age of generative AI. Let’s take a look at how this new technology works and explore what it can offer, as well as when Sony expects to expand it to video.
Sony Camera Verify Feature
Designed to meet the need to provide trusted, verifiable imagery in the face of more sophisticated AI-generated and manipulated content, Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution embeds C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) digital signatures and Sony’s proprietary 3D depth information directly into images at the moment of capture.
This new solution will then allow the image's authenticity information to be verified on the Image Validation Site. Plus, with the newly added "Camera Verify" Beta, news organizations will be able to issue external sharing URLs for images with embedded digital signatures, allowing third parties to view verification results through reliable URLs directly issued by the verification site.
In addition, the Digital Signature Upgrade License—which allows for embedding digital signatures directly into images captured with supported Sony cameras—is now available for purchase via the Camera Authenticity Solution website, expanding accessibility to more professionals.
Overall, this update should give editors more granular control over which authenticity fields are shown, which should make it easier and faster to publish verifiable imagery while safeguarding sensitive metadata.
Will Camera Verify Come to Video?
While initially launched as a beta release for images only, Sony has shared that the company plans to expand support for video content after fall 2025 as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting trusted digital media. Together with activities on the C2PA steering committee, Sony promises to further contribute to improving content reliability in the media field.
This new feature will be available via direct online purchase of the Digital Signature Upgrade License, which is supported by the following Sony Alpha cameras, including the new Alpha 1 II, Alpha 9 III, Alpha 7 S III, and Alpha 7 IV.
You can find out more about this new feature on Sony’s website here.
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