The timestamp defense: Why publication dates are now journalism’s most critical metadata

The timestamp defense: Why publication dates are now journalism’s most critical metadataIn May 2023, an AI-generated image of smoke rising from the Pentagon briefly moved financial markets, wiping 0.3% off the S&P 500 in minutes. Bloomberg By October 2024, fake images of Hurricane Helene victims—crying children, dramatic rescues—garnered millions of views and were shared by sitting senators. ...