Season 2 · Episode 287
The Chain of Custody: Proving Reality in a Post-Truth Era
In a world of deepfakes, hitting record isn’t enough. Learn how to use WORM media and cryptographic hashes to create undeniable digital evidence.
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
January 23, 202620m 21s
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Show Notes
In this episode of My Weird Prompts, Corn and Herman Poppleberry dive into the high-stakes world of digital forensics and the legal mechanics of "truth." As generative AI makes deepfakes indistinguishable from reality, the bar for admissible evidence has shifted from simple recordings to rigorous chains of custody. The brothers explore how tools like ProofMode, the C2PA standard, and WORM (Write Once, Read Many) storage can protect individuals in disputes against bad actors. From cryptographic hashes to AWS S3 Object Lock, learn the technical steps required to turn a simple audio file into a tamper-proof legal shield. Whether you're dealing with a difficult landlord or navigating professional high-stakes meetings, this episode provides a practical roadmap for verifying reality in an increasingly digital world.