Today, Explained We can't trust photos anymore
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Sep 13, 2024 
Joanna Stern, a personal technology columnist at the Wall Street Journal, and Fred Ritchin, dean of the International Center of Photography, dive deep into the ethics of image manipulation. With Apple’s latest AI iPhone promising advanced photo editing features, they discuss how these innovations could compromise authenticity. Ritchin raises alarms about the erosion of trust in visual media, examining the societal impact of AI-generated images on journalism and our perception of reality. They stress the need for vigilance to preserve the integrity of photography.
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Puffer Pope
- Sean Rames was fooled by an AI-generated image of Pope Francis in a stylish white puffer jacket.
- This highlights the increasing realism and pervasiveness of AI-generated imagery.
Fake Endorsement
- AI trickery was used to falsely portray Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris.
- This incident raised concerns for Swift about the potential misuse of AI.
AI iPhone
- Apple is launching its first AI-powered iPhone with enhanced photo editing capabilities.
- These AI features, like Cleanup, will allow users to easily remove objects and generate backgrounds.
