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If GenAI can recreate or even surpass the aesthetic appeal of a captured moment, what then becomes the essence of photography?
via Kaptur: https://kaptur.co/genai-and-the-forced-evolution-of-photography-from-artifice-to-authenticity/
As the lines between the real and the artificial blur, photography’s role in preserving and portraying reality becomes even more paramount. While GenAI forces a reevaluation of the purpose and essence of photography, it certainly doesn’t diminish its value. Instead, it pushes photographers to evolve, to be more discerning in their approach, and to capture the world with an authenticity that only they can provide.