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RecordUpon submission to sameSource, each piece of media is digitally fingerprinted and timestamped, with all available information meticulously recorded. |
SearchWhen individuals later submit an image to sameSource, it undergoes a similar fingerprinting process. The system then compares this new fingerprint against those in our extensive repository. Any exact or close matches are promptly identified and reported, thereby clarifying the media's earliest known history or provenance. |
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Navigating the Truth: Uncovering the Real Stories Behind Digital Media with sameSourceTechnological advancements have revolutionized how we create and alter images, photographs, videos, and soundtracks, often outpacing our ability to detect modifications or fabrications. A single piece of media, whether viewed on a screen or heard through earbuds, can elicit profound emotional responses. Yet, the origins of these pieces remain shrouded in mystery. Are these images authentic, or are they modified versions of historical visuals? Are we seeing original works or clever digital manipulations? |
Unveiling Media Histories: How sameSource Tracks and Reports on Altered ImagessameSource is not merely a software tool used to analyze media for authenticity or AI manipulation. Instead, it functions as a comprehensive archival system that maintains detailed historical records on various types of media. When queried about an image, photograph, drawing, illustration, movie, or soundtrack, sameSource provides a report detailing all recorded information about that piece of media. |
Open Architecture and Transparent OperationssameSource is designed with an open, transparent architecture to support a diverse range of applications, particularly optimized for political images during the 2024 elections. Beyond our core offerings, we enable other developers to integrate alternative fingerprinting systems into sameSource. These third-party systems become readily accessible to all sameSource users, expanding our platform's versatility and promoting the best fingerprinting methods from others. |
We help you understand the story behind the media you encounter online. sameSource provides a robust digital media verification platform that enhances transparency and authenticity across all forms of media. While we specialize in fingerprinting and archiving political content for the 2024 elections, our platform is broadly applicable and supports content creators in managing copyrights, and journalists in investigating sources. Our open architecture promotes collaboration, enables third-party integrations, and maintains data integrity through secure, transparent practices. Launch date is June 2024. sameSource is brought to you by the Public Interest Tech Lab at Harvard University. Learn more about us at techlab.org. Support for sameSource comes, in part, from the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. Please forward media requests and any other inquiries you may have to contact@samesource.org |