The article also provides a brief background on the author, Ian Sherr, an editor at large at CNET. Sherr grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and has written about various tech topics including Apple, Microsoft, VR, video games, and internet troubles. He also has interests in fencing and woodworking.
Key takeaways:
- Metadata hidden in digital files, such as photos and videos, can reveal significant information including the type of camera used, its settings, and the location where the image was taken.
- Metadata was used to reveal that a photo of Princess Kate had been significantly manipulated, causing an international uproar and drawing attention to the power of metadata.
- While there are tools and methods to manipulate or remove metadata, it can be a crucial resource for journalists and online detectives trying to discern the truth in digital content.
- Major tech companies are working to create rules to ensure manipulated images are identified, but it is a challenging task.