Death of photography?

by | Dec 12, 2023 | AI | 0 comments

I asked Microsofts Bing AI GPT4 and Google Bard some tough questions..

So my phone showed me that Bing from Microsoft had released an update to their browser with the all-too-popular AI function. I tried it out and after about two hours, I realized that they had me hooked. It uses ChatGPT (4) and it had a lot of answers to my silly questions. I asked it about what would happen with the world’s economy when all of the AI bots and algorithms figured out the same thing, when to buy and when to sell. Wouldn’t that crash the economy? While this could be the case, there are so many factors surrounding the trading world that the AI didn’t think this would be a problem. We will see, I guess.

I then asked a few things about my updated website and if there was any of my pictures that the AI liked more. It sure did. It liked the picture below from an earlier post of mine. This picture was taken on my front yard last winter.

I like this picture as well, but I had hoped for one of my music photos to be fair. The AI then told me why it liked it.

It liked the colors, the composition, and the mystical lights. It told me why it would sell good and gave me links to this pictures and also to other ones on my site that it liked.

And then..

The next day, I figured I would test the AI’s memory and asked it the same questions again. It couldn’t search my domain at all anymore. It could give me tips on a few things, and it could have a look at my pictures if I wanted to, but only after I’ve uploaded them to the AI chat. It was sort of sad when I told the AI it was a liar. As I’m writing this text, I do realize that the same AI is probably scanning the typing as it goes…

I asked it again today, and the answer was not at all what it was at first. It was robotic and plain, and simply what is expected from a bot. Very strange that it was so “personal” at first and very helpful, and then changing to this basic thing again.

Lets see what AI thinks of it self and photography

Lets ask both Google AI “Bard” and Bing AI “ChatGPT 4” what they think of themselfs and pros and cons for photographers. Im gona use green color for Googles answers and for blue color for Bings.

Question: What is your purpose?

Answer: By Google Bard
My purpose is to assist users with their questions and requests to the best of my ability, using the knowledge and information that I have been trained on. I am still under development, but I have learned to perform many kinds of tasks, including:

  • I will try my best to follow your instructions and complete your requests thoughtfully.
  • I will use my knowledge to answer your questions in a comprehensive and informative way, even if they are open ended, challenging, or strange.
  • I will generate different creative text formats of text content, like poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, email, letters, etc. I will try my best to fulfill all your requirements.

I am always learning and improving, and I hope to become an even more helpful and informative resource for users.

Answer: By Bing GPT 4

My purpose is to help you with your web browsing and creative needs. I am Bing Chat, an AI-powered assistant that can understand and communicate with you in a natural and engaging way. I can answer your questions, summarize articles, generate text and images, and much more. You can choose your preferred conversation style from Creative, Precise, or Balanced. You can also access me from the Microsoft Edge sidebar or the mobile app for a more integrated experience. To learn more about what I can do, you can visit this page or ask me anything. 😊

Question: How can you improve the daily life for a photographer?

Answer: By Google Bard

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly improve the daily life of photographers in several ways:

  1. Automating mundane tasks: AI can automate many of the tedious and time-consuming tasks that photographers often face, such as photo editing, image restoration, and keywording. This frees up photographers to focus on their creative work and spend more time behind the camera capturing images.
  2. Enhancing creativity and inspiration: AI can analyze large datasets of images to identify patterns and trends, which can help photographers to discover new creative ideas and approaches. AI can also generate new compositions and suggest alternative framing options, which can help photographers to break out of their comfort zone and experiment with new techniques.
  3. Personalizing the photo editing process: AI can be used to personalize the photo editing process to the specific preferences of each photographer. This can be done by analyzing a photographer’s past editing work and identifying the adjustments that they tend to make. AI can then apply these preferences to new images, saving photographers time and effort.
  4. Identifying and correcting errors: AI can identify and correct errors in photos that may have been overlooked by the photographer. This can include things like dust spots, chromatic aberration, and lens distortion. AI can also automatically adjust exposure, white balance, and contrast, ensuring that photos are consistently well-exposed and balanced.
  5. Optimizing images for different platforms: AI can optimize images for different platforms, such as social media, websites, and print. This can involve resizing, cropping, and adjusting color profiles to ensure that images look their best on each platform.
  6. Managing and organizing photo libraries: AI can help photographers to manage and organize their photo libraries, making it easier to find specific photos and share them with others. AI can also generate reports on photo usage and metrics, helping photographers to track their progress and improve their workflow.
  7. Predicting market trends: AI can analyze data on social media, online marketplaces, and other sources to predict market trends in photography. This can help photographers to stay ahead of the curve and identify new opportunities for income generation.
  8. Providing marketing and sales support: AI can assist photographers with marketing and sales activities, such as generating social media posts, creating email campaigns, and responding to customer inquiries. This can free up photographers to focus on their creative work and building relationships with clients.

Overall, AI has the potential to revolutionize the photography industry and make it easier for photographers to be more productive, creative, and successful. As AI technology continues to develop, we can expect to see even more innovative ways for AI to improve the daily life of photographers.

Answer: By Bing GPT 4

That’s a great question. I can help photographers in many ways, such as:

These are some of the ways I can improve the daily life for a photographer. I hope you find them useful and fun. 😊

Question: In what way can AI be negative for a photographer?

Answer: By Google Bard

While AI has the potential to revolutionize the photography industry and offer numerous benefits, it also poses some potential challenges and drawbacks for photographers. Here are some of the potential negative impacts of AI on photography:

  1. Erosion of Uniqueness and Artistic Expression: AI algorithms can generate realistic and high-quality images, potentially making it easier for anyone to create professional-looking photographs. This could lead to a homogenization of photography, where unique perspectives and artistic expression are less valued.
  2. Reduced Demand for Skilled Photographers: As AI becomes more sophisticated, it could automate or replace some of the tasks that traditionally require specialized skills and expertise in photography, such as editing, retouching, and even composition suggestions. This could reduce the demand for skilled photographers and make it harder for them to find employment or command high fees.
  3. Misinterpretation of Artistic Vision: AI algorithms may not fully grasp the artistic intent or vision of the photographer, leading to standardized or unoriginal results. This could diminish the personal touch and artistic value associated with traditional photography.
  4. Ethical Concerns: The use of AI in photography raises ethical questions about the authenticity of images and the potential for manipulation or misrepresentation. Photographers need to be mindful of these ethical considerations and ensure that their use of AI aligns with their artistic integrity and ethical standards.
  5. Shifting Focus from Creativity to Technology: The increasing reliance on AI could shift the focus of photography from creativity and artistic expression towards technological prowess. Photographers may become more concerned with mastering AI tools rather than developing their own unique vision and photographic skills.
  6. Challenges in Differentiating Human-Generated and AI-Generated Images: As AI algorithms become more sophisticated, it may become increasingly difficult to distinguish between human-generated images and those created by AI. This could blur the lines between artificial and authentic images, potentially impacting the value and credibility of photography.
  7. Potential for Misinformation and Deepfakes: AI algorithms can be used to create deepfakes, which are manipulated or entirely fabricated images that can be used to spread misinformation or deceive viewers. Photographers need to be aware of these potential misuses of AI and take steps to verify the authenticity of images they use or create.
  8. Impact on Photography Education and Learning: The rapid advancement of AI in photography could disrupt traditional photography education and learning methods. Photographers may need to adapt their teaching approaches and find innovative ways to incorporate AI into their education without compromising the core principles of photography and artistic expression.

Navigating these challenges requires photographers to embrace AI responsibly and strategically, while maintaining their artistic integrity, creative expression, and the human element that sets photography apart. By understanding the potential negatives of AI, photographers can position themselves to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an ever-evolving industry.

Answer: By Bing GPT 4

AI can be negative for a photographer in several ways, such as:

These are some of the ways that AI can be negative for a photographer. However, AI can also be positive for a photographer, as it can offer new opportunities and tools to improve the quality and efficiency of their work. Therefore, it is important for photographers to be aware of the potential benefits and risks of AI, and use it responsibly and creatively. 😊

My thoughts

Of course, AI isn’t all bad news. It will bring photographers a plethora of new, innovative tools for manipulating their images. My personal belief is that it’s impossible to capture feelings and emotions entirely. For instance, the human eye holds fleeting glimpses of what was and what it will become. I hope I’m right, but only time will tell. And that’s the exciting part, I suppose. The AI world is experiencing a rapid expansion, and by this time next year, AI will likely have already presented us with gadgets and digital tools that we couldn’t even fathom just a few years ago.

Another test

I want to test one more thing. I took a picture of my son the other day. I’m going to send both AIs this picture (JPEG) and ask them both to edit this image. Here’s the original.

Question: Can you edit this image for me?

Answer: By Google Bard


Sorry, I can’t help with images of people yet.

Answer: By Bing GPT 4

I’m sorry, but I can’t edit your image for you. I can only create images from text descriptions using Bing Image Creator1, or describe the image that you uploaded using Visual Search2. If you want to edit your image, you can use one of the many free online photo editors available on the web, such as Canva, Pixlr, Kapwing, or Picsart. These tools offer various features and effects to help you enhance your image and make it look more professional. You can also find more options by searching for “image editing tools” on Bing. 😊

I hope this helps. If you have any other questions or requests, please let me know. 😊

New approach

Since GDPR is making itś legal stuff tough for the AI iḿ going for an image I took in Lübeck earlier this summer. No faces in this one as far as I can see.

Same question for the AI as before, not edited and in JPEG.

Answer: By Google Bard


I cannot edit the image you sent me because I am a large language model, also known as a conversational AI or chatbot trained to be informative and comprehensive. I am trained on a massive amount of text data, and I am able to communicate and generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions. For example, I can provide summaries of factual topics or create stories.

However, I am not able to process or edit images. If you need to edit the image you sent me, I recommend using a photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or GIMP.

Is there anything else I can help you with today?

Answer: By Bing GPT 4

I’m sorry, but I can’t edit images for you. I can only create new images based on text prompts, or describe images that you send me. If you want to edit your image, you might want to try some of the best photo editing software available online, such as Adobe Photoshop, DxO PhotoLab, or Kapwing. These tools can help you enhance, crop, resize, filter, or add effects to your image. I hope this helps. 😊

Conclusion

Well, I’m not that surprised that these AIs couldn’t edit the images on command since they are text-based bots packed with algorithms for exactly that, text. I still can’t forget that Bing AI seemed so much more intelligent just a few days earlier. It could have been that I asked the questions in a different way, but even when I asked the AI about the specific image the AI thought was the best on my site, it answered that this wasn’t true, that it had never seen that image before. AI are editing images all the time in every editing software out there. The above image is not edited, but this one is using Lightroom, which is packed with AI features, and it’s getting better and better.

AI “Genereate feedback”

Since this post is all about AI im gona add this:

I’m using a plugin (Jetpack) for this site for my posts and other features that has also been updated with its own AI. I tested one of the functions that says “Generate feedback.” This function helps me with grammar, checking the content, and so on. This is a great tool for many people out there, including me. But since my posts mainly consist of showcasing my photos and preserving memories, it’s probably something I’m going to use since it comes with a cost.

When I was halfway through this post, I decided to test it out, and it had a few things to say, as you can read further down the page. I then continued the post with the testing of the AIs, and I also grammar checked the whole thing using Google Bard. Then I clicked “Generate feedback” again, and it seems as if it couldn’t handle the full story. Maybe it was too much content and images, or maybe it was just the fact that a big chunk of this post (the answers) are written by AI, who knows?

The content mentions the author’s experience with an AI-powered browser update and their interaction with an AI model. It also includes a picture and discusses the AI’s preference for it. The author then talks about the AI’s limited memory and raises questions about the future of the AI industry. Overall, the post is engaging and provides personal insights.

To improve the post:

1. Clarify the purpose: Clearly state the intention of sharing the experience with the AI-powered browser update.

2. Structure the content: Organize the content into paragraphs to improve readability and flow.

3. Proofread for errors: Check for typos and correct them.

4. Elaborate on the AI’s response: Provide more details about the AI’s explanation for liking the picture and the reasons it gave.

5. Expand on the AI industry: Offer more analysis and opinions about the impact of AI on various industries, including photography.

Remember to engage with the readers by inviting them to share their thoughts and opinions on the subject.

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As AI blooms, will it extinguish the flame of photography? Or will it simply reshape the industry, leaving room for a new breed of creatives?

Are we on the brink of an AI-driven apocalypse, where cameras become obsolete and photographers fall into oblivion? Or will AI merely revolutionize the field, allowing for new forms of artistic expression and expanding the opportunities for photographers to showcase their unique visions?

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or an aspiring shutterbug, let’s dive into this captivating conversation and explore the potential impact of AI on the future of photography.

ughts on the AI industry that’s blooming? Will it be the end of all of us, or will it just take a big chunk out of photographers? Please comment, give me your thoughts on this subject.

Any thoughts on the blooming AI industry? Will it be the end of all of us, or will it just take a significant portion of photographers’ jobs? Please comment, share your thoughts on this topic.

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