Google's New AI Photo Editor Stirs Trust Concerns Over Online Images

Google's new Magic Editor for Pixel phones uses AI to easily edit photos, like changing backgrounds or moving subjects. But it raises concerns about trust in online images.

The Magic Editor simplifies complex edits like replacing backgrounds or moving subjects that once took hours in Photoshop. But edited photos can have flaws that make them easy to spot.

Other new Pixel AI features include natural voice Assistant call screening, audio noise cancellation, and face swapping group photos. AI is a key Pixel marketing feature.

AI editing tools could help create more disinformation and false imagery. Social platforms like Facebook and Twitter already struggle with this issue.

Google says Magic Editor photos will have metadata showing they're AI-edited. But the tools normalize manipulating reality, potentially eroding trust in all online images.