Avoid Before-and-After Judgments — Avoid Before-and-After Judgments

The C2PA Technical Specification focuses on objective data provenance, recording the factual history of an asset without subjective interpretation. Standard assertions provide clear, validated metadata about actions, ingredients, and changes made to a file over time.

Similarly, editorial standards should focus on presenting objective, verified facts rather than imposing subjective value judgments on physical changes. Avoiding sensationalized 'before-and-after' framing ensures that reporting remains factual and respects the integrity of the subject.