Topic: Exif Data

An investigation into the viral photos comparing the 2009 and 2017 inauguration crowds reveals a lack of verifiable EXIF metadata in mainstream media publications. The Washington Post published comparisons without technical data to prove the exact timing of the shots, which is critical for an accurate comparison. The hosts note that satellite imagery from the National Reconnaissance Office could easily settle the dispute but remains unreleased.

The use of social media content as evidence in legal proceedings is examined through the lens of Amanda Knox's MySpace and Flickr accounts. Warnings are issued regarding the permanence of online photos, the risk of digital evidence being twisted by prosecutors, and the dangers of EXIF data revealing GPS coordinates in uploaded images.