Google's New Pixel 8 Has Powerful But Controversial AI Photo Editing Tools

Google's new Pixel 8 smartphone has AI photo editing tools that can add or remove elements from photos.

The tools can generate new imagery to extend a subject or fill in the background when removing distractions.

The results are impressive but can sometimes look unnatural or nightmarish. More refinement is needed.

Integrating generative AI into mainstream smartphones raises ethical questions about spreading fake imagery.

Use of these tools should be limited, as generating fake photos crosses a line compared to just enhancing real photos.