C2PA was never going to work to prevent abuse, but what it will do it give false confidence.
Most people don't read HN, or understand tech, and so if the device says "captured with camera" then they will believe it since Google says it's true.
Accusing someone of a crime, with fake but verified photographic or video evidence will be trivial, and claiming it's fake just makes someone tap the "Google says it's true" sign.
Most people don't read HN, or understand tech, and so if the device says "captured with camera" then they will believe it since Google says it's true.
Accusing someone of a crime, with fake but verified photographic or video evidence will be trivial, and claiming it's fake just makes someone tap the "Google says it's true" sign.