NASA Shares Image of Penguin and Egg Shaped Galaxy

NASA has shared an image of a pair of galaxies that look like a penguin and its egg millions of light-years from Earth.

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2024-1-20 16:32

Google Looks Set to Add an AI Image Generator to Bard

An AI image generator is reportedly coming to Google Bard after a tipster uncovered a set of unreleased patch notes.

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2024-1-19 15:31

This is the Sharpest Black Hole Image Yet

In a research paper published today in Astronomy & Astrophysics, scientists have released the sharpest image ever of a black hole. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-19 21:16

Canon Patent Application: Cheap ultra-wide prime lenses for FF and APS-C

This is an odd patent application (2024-006604), let's dive into the dirty details. These embodiments are odd for several reasons. The 18mm image height lenses would have to have an extreme amount of image stretching for full frame. canonrumors.com »

2024-1-18 07:02

AI Image Pioneer Behind Infamous ‘Loab’ Character Quits Industry

A pioneering AI image creator has given an interview where she calls the technology "very frustrating and very limiting."

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2024-1-17 18:21

Beijing Court Awards AI Image Copyright Status

A court in Beijing, China has awarded an AI image copyright status after the person who made the picture sued a blogger for using it without permission. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-16 15:12

Getty Images Launches AI Image Generator for Stock Photos

Getty Images has launched "Generative AI by iStock": an AI image generator that allows customers to create their own artificial intelligence stock photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-11 16:22

First image of the new Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 FE AF lens

The lens will be announced in Spring. No info on pricing yet. Reminder: Save 8% on all lenses at Viltroxstore (use code “Rumor”), sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-1-10 18:10

NASA Perseverance Rover Captures 360 Image of Ancient Mars River

NASA has released a spellbinding 360-degree image of an ancient river found on Mars recorded by the space agency's Perseverance Rover. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-6 18:56

This Same Bizarre AI Image Keeps Getting Shared on Facebook

This photograph, which has over one milion likes on Facebook, shows a man in an outdoor sawmill kneeling next to the wooden carving of a German Shepherd that he painstakingly created. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-21 19:38

AI Image Dataset is Pulled After Child Sex Abuse Pictures Discovered

The best-known dataset for training AI image generators, LAION-5B, has removed its service after a Stanford study found thousands of child sex abuse images in its library. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-21 17:16

Curiosity: How my Midjourney created image got on the main cover along world star photographer Steve McCurry!

Now this has been a surprise for me too: The UK largest photo magazine asked me to create an AI image for their latest edition. It includes an interview with me and world star photographer Steve McCurry! In this video I explain you how this happened and why you REAL photographer shouldn’t miss out to… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-21 14:22

Uranus’ Rings and Moons Dazzle in New Webb Image

The James Webb Space Telescope has an early Christmas present for space enthusiasts: A stunning new photo of the ice giant Uranus. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-18 19:27

First image of the new Brigthin Star 50mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus E-mount lens

On December 19 Brightin Star will officially release their first autofocus lens: 50mm f/1.4 APS-C STM autfocus motor 58mm filter 0,5m close focus Sony E, Fuji X and Nikon Z sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-16 19:53

Google’s Latest AI Image Generator Does Text and Logos Too

Google has "launched" a second version of its AI image generator model but only to Google Cloud customers who use Vertex AI. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-15 16:55

Pap Smear Photo Wins BeReal’s ‘Realest’ Image Campaign

A photo taken by a woman during her pap smear examination has won BeReal's competition for the "realest" image posted on its app. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-15 15:56

US Copyright Office Rejects AI Image That Blends Real Photo and Van Gogh

The U.S. Copyright Office has rejected an artist's bid to register an artificial intelligence (AI) generated artwork based on his original photograph and Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-12 20:13

Версия 1.2.30 инструмента Canon Neural network Image Processing Tool добавляет новые объективы

Canon обновила инструмент обработки изображений «Neural network Image Processing Tool» (для Windows) в Digital Photo Professional, поддерживающий функции обработки изображений на основе глубокого обучения. mx-camera.ru »

2023-12-13 11:20

AI Image Generator Dropped by Computing Provider Over Nonconsensual Nude Pictures

An investigation into a controversial AI image generator that is allegedly used to make pictures of "child pornography" has led to it being dropped by its computing provider. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-12 19:23

Лучшие экшн-фотографии. Итоги 7-го Red Bull Illume Image Quest

Организаторы Red Bull Illume, конкурса, посвященного спортивной и экстремальной фотографии, подвели итоги очередного состязания талантов, смелости, находчивости и везения. Конкурс проводится с 2007 год, сначала раз в три года, теперь раз в 2 года. photowebexpo.ru »

2023-12-11 10:33

AI Image Apps That ‘Undress’ Women Are on the Rise

Artificial intelligence (AI) apps that generate nudes of women from images of them fully clothed are on the rise, according to an alarming report. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-9 19:04

Версия 1.2.30 инструмента Canon Neural network Image Processing Tool добавляет новые объективы

Canon обновила инструмент обработки изображений «Neural network Image Processing Tool» (для Windows) в Digital Photo Professional, поддерживающий функции обработки изображений на основе глубокого обучения. Номер версии - 1.2.30. dphotoworld.net »

2023-12-8 09:56

Astronaut Captures Image of Elusive ‘Red Sprite’ High Above The Earth

An astronaut captured a stunning photograph of an extremely rare lightning phenomenon known as a "red sprite" -- which is rarely visible from Earth. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-8 23:36

Woman Murdered in Pakistan Over Photoshopped Image With Boyfriend

An 18-year-old Pakistani woman was killed after a Photoshopped photo of her sitting with a boyfriend went viral on social media. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-7 19:47

Meta Launches a Standalone AI Image Generator

Meta has launched a standalone AI image generator to compete with the likes of DALL-E and Midjourney.

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2023-12-7 23:28

Amazon Says Its New AI Image Generator Won’t Hurt Photography

Amazon's recently announced Titan generative AI isn't quite the same as consumer-facing image generators like Dall-E and Midjourney, but the Titan Image Generator may hold implications for professional photographers working with corporate clients. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-7 23:26

New NASA Satellite Image is a Technicolor Portrait of Climate Crisis

A new satellite image released by NASA reveals a psychedelic look at a hidden lagoon in a massive Alaskan glacier. However, the incredible photo also paints a worrying picture. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-6 23:07

First leaked image of the new 7Artisans 24-96mm T/2.9 Super35 lens

This lens will be announced within the next few weeks. And I am sure there will be an E-mount version of this ;) – via Asobinet sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-5 17:23

First image of the new Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 E-mount lens coming within the next few days

This is the first image of the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 APS-C E-mount AF lens. The X-mount version is already on sale on Amazon, BH and Viltrox. Exciting addition for all APS-C camera owners! sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-2 12:00

Jaw-Dropping Climber Portrait Wins Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2023

A woman won the grand prize for the first time in the 17-year history of the Red Bull Illume Image Quest contest, the world's largest action sports photo competition. petapixel.com »

2023-12-1 01:36

Brigthin star shows the first image of the upcoming 50mm f/1.4 APS-C E-mount autofocus lens

The lens will be announced in December and have a close focus distance of 0,5m and 58mm filter thread. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-11-27 15:18

First leaked image of the new Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G lens!

Two sources just sent me this image of the new Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G lens. I have no info on pricing and release date yet but I hope to get more info soon. I am currently on travel so I cannot write more but I made a quick video to share my thoughts :) sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-11-23 17:30

Microsoft AI Image Generator Blocks ‘Disney’ After Viral Movie Poster Trend

After a viral social media trend saw people making AI-generated movie posters in the style of a Disney-Pixar with their dogs as the main character, Microsoft has tweaked its artificial intelligence image generator tool. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-21 20:51

Meta’s AI Image Editing Tool Allows You to Alter Objects Without Selecting Them

Meta has announced two new AI-powered imaging tools for Facebook and Instagram that will cover both stills and video.

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2023-11-17 15:19

6 Best cameras under $1500

Updated: Nov 6, 2023Recent Videos!function(n){if(!window. cnx){window. cnx={},window. cnx. cmd=[];var t=n. createElement('iframe');t. src='javascript:false';t. display='none',t. onload=function(){var n=t. dpreview.com »

2023-11-29 18:22

Which AI Image Generator is The Most Biased?

After The Washington Post published an article declaring that artificial intelligence images "amplify our worst stereotypes," PetaPixel has put together a bias comparison of the three major text-to-image generators. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-3 21:59

Astronaut Captures Eerie Image of Giant Skull Staring Back From Earth

An astronaut captured an eerie photo of a huge skull that appears to be staring back toward space from the Earth's surface. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-3 17:57

This AI Image Generator Transforms 2D Images Into 3D Images

A new generative AI tool claims that it can coherently produce 3D images out of 2D ones.

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2023-10-31 18:55

Judge Dismisses Copyright Claims Against AI Image Generators

A judge in California has largely dismissed copyright claims brought by three artists against AI image generators Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DeviantArt. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-31 15:03

AI and Me: How Image Generation is Changing My Role as a Photographer

AI is all the buzz and it seems to be attaching itself to everything, everywhere, all at once. The canary in the AI coal mine? Images and writing. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-30 18:36

Midjourney Wins Battle of the Image Upscalers, But With a Catch

A photographer has made an extensive test of image upscalers with AI image generator Midjourney topping the experiment in terms of image quality -- but with a caveat. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-27 16:37

Google’s New Image Verification Tool Can Help Spot AI Fakes

Google's "About This Image" tool, announced last May during Google I/O, combs an image's metadata to find context and identify if it's an AI fake or not. The tool is now rolling out as part of Google's updated search tools. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-26 23:35

Amazon’s New AI Image Tool Puts Fake Backgrounds Behind Real Products

Amazon has released a new beta feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate virtual backgrounds for product advertisements, putting virtual backgrounds behind real items. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-26 23:10

OpenAI is Building an AI Image Detector With ‘99%’ Accuracy

OpenAI has said that it is building a tool that can detect images generated by artificial intelligence (AI) with 99% accuracy. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-18 16:37

Did ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Doc Pass Off AI Image as Historical Photo?

Viewers are questioning whether a "photograph" that appeared in the critically acclaimed Welcome to Wrexham documentary is a genuine historical photo or an artificial intelligence (AI) generated image. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-15 15:43

Photographer Who Shot Iconic Image of Challenger Disaster Dies

Photographer Bruce Weaver, who shot the definitive image of the Space Shuttle Challenger breaking apart after lift-off, has died. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-12 15:55

Photo Competition Slammed for ‘World’s First’ AI Image Contest

A prestigious photography competition has drawn criticism after it held the "world's first" AI image awards.

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2023-10-10 15:59

Internet Fooled by Viral AI Image of Man Fighting an Alligator

A set of AI images showing a large man fighting alligators over a pizza has swept across the internet this past weekend with many believing them to be real. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-3 21:30

Alarming Image of Ice Cap Bleeding into the Sea Wins Photo Competition

A panoramic composition showing an ice cap melting into the sea has won the 2023 Nature TTL Photographer of the Year competition. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-28 17:47

Spanish Town Rocked by Nude AI Image Scandal

A sleepy town in Spain has been rocked by an AI image scandal that saw nude pictures of children passed around.

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2023-9-26 20:48