AI is fixing — and ruining — our photos

AI technology is transforming photography, raising questions about what constitutes a "real" photo. Camera apps like Halide now offer modes to bypass AI processing and capture unaltered images. Meanwhile, some photographers are embracing AI-powered cameras that automatically enhance photos. This shift is changing how people take, edit, and perceive photos, blurring the line between capturing and creating images. The long-term impact on photography as an art form and means of documentation remains uncertain.

This summary is based on a podcast episode discussing these topics.