What C2PA Provides

226 · Dr. Neal Krawetz · Aug. 1, 2025, 2:36 p.m.
Summary
The blog post critiques the C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) specification, arguing that it lacks trusted attribution and relies on unrealistic hardware assumptions. The author emphasizes ongoing discussions within the Provenance and Authenticity Standards Assessment Working Group (PAWSAWG), expressing concerns about the influence of Adobe in C2PA's development and the theoretical nature of many specifications. The post presents a detailed analysis of the risks associated with C2PA's approach to validating content authenticity and the implications of its flaws for media integrity.