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Pixel 10 Embeds C2PA Content Credentials to Prove Photos’ Origins

Google’s hardware-backed rollout achieves C2PA’s top mobile assurance level to deliver verifiable and privacy-preserving provenance.

Overview

  • Every JPEG captured with the Pixel 10’s native camera is automatically signed with C2PA Content Credentials, and Google Photos records a visible edit history for AI and non‑AI changes.
  • Verification works offline using on‑device trusted timestamps generated when the shutter is pressed, preserving proof even if certificates later expire.
  • Security relies on Tensor G5, the Titan M2 chip, Android StrongBox and Key Attestation, with keys generated and stored in hardware for tamper resistance.
  • Anonymous attestation and one‑time, per‑image signing keys are designed to prevent cross‑image traceability and protect user identity.
  • The feature is currently limited to Pixel 10 devices, and Google is urging broader ecosystem adoption while offering no timeline for expansion.