- Why Experts Must Evolve from Neutrality to Authentication -
In the landmark 20th article of the Unimpeachable Neutrality series, forensic and valuation expert Zachary Meyers, CPA, CVA, argues that the traditional standard of neutrality is no longer sufficient in an age shaped by deepfakes, AI-generated evidence, and digital manipulation.
The new benchmark for credibility? Unimpeachable certainty.
Once, neutrality and objectivity were enough to establish expert credibility. But when digital distortions can fabricate convincing realities with ease, neutrality becomes vulnerable—exploitable, even. The modern expert must not only be unbiased but also actively authenticate the evidence they rely on.
This article is a call to action for forensic professionals, attorneys, and courts alike: in a world where digital deception is seamless, truth must be verified at the source. The only way to ensure credibility is to authenticate before analyzing.
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