Sony responds to the “deepfake” era with a video authenticity verification system aimed at media

Camera Verify verification platform Sony integrates a new improvement that allows video verification, a service that until now is available in still images.

Beyond verifying that the video content has been captured by a real camera and not generated by AI or other means, Sony's system uses own metadata, including information on 3D depth of the camera, to accurately confirm that the videos show real subjects. Furthermore, the tool integrates a crop function allows you to quickly verify specific video segments while preserving authenticity signatures, which is efficient for large video files.

With this development, Sony intends reinforce the credibility of video content in journalistic information, guaranteeing that the public receives reliable information. The tool is complemented by its camera signature solution, designed to certify that image sources comply with the standard C2PA.

After the presentation this summer of the PXW-Z300, the world's first camera ready for video authenticity, Alpha 1 II, Alpha 9 III, Cinema Line FX3 y FX30 Sony will now support recording C2PA-compatible provenance information directly into video files. Cameras with interchangeable lenses Alpha 7R V, Alpha 7 IV y Alpha 1 will be supported starting in November 2025 or later, and the Alpha 7S III It will be from 2026.