AI Photo Editing Risks Replacing Real Memories With Virtual Perfection

AI photo editing tools like Google's Magic Editor allow easy editing of photos to alter small details or enhance the look. This could lead to camera rolls that feel more like "virtual reality" than real documentation of life.

Photo editing apps and the pursuit of the perfect Instagrammable photo show people already prioritize an idealized portrayal over fidelity to reality.

AI-generated photo montages and narratives risk outsourcing the curation of our memories and past to algorithms.

While altered AI photos may not corrupt our sense of self, the loss of real "texture" to moments could impact how we recall the past.

Though frictionless optimization is appealing in the moment, flawless AI photos lose appeal over time compared to authentic, unaltered shots.