Google’s Pixel 8 phones have sparked discussions about the ethical implications of their image manipulation tools. However, these debates have failed to acknowledge the historical context of such manipulations in photography. Throughout the history of the medium, photographs have been altered for various reasons, ranging from artistic choices to political propaganda. The introduction of Google’s computational photography features is not entirely groundbreaking, as similar tools have been available in software like Adobe Photoshop for years. While concerns about authenticity are valid, they should be examined within the broader historical framework of photography manipulation.
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