What type of verification protocol is suggested for providing immutable proof of origin for digital media?

Cryptographic or ledger-based solutions.

As generative AI increases in sophistication, the ability to verify the authenticity of digital content against synthetic generation presents an urgent crisis of epistemology. To address this, the invention needed moves away from relying on detection algorithms that are perpetually playing catch-up with creation tools. Instead, the focus is on establishing an immutable proof of origin directly tied to the media itself. The proposed mechanisms for achieving this robust verification involve the implementation of either cryptographic techniques or ledger-based solutions. These methods aim to establish a verifiable and unchangeable record of where and when the digital content was first generated, thus safeguarding digital trust.