Samsung’s cell phone camera photo is called fake because it is assisted by AI algorithm

In the development of photography technology on mobile phones, the issue surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in photo processing is increasingly in the spotlight. Patrick Chomet, Samsung’s executive vice president, took part in this conversation. According to him, currently AI is used to take all photos of Samsung phone cameras, making every photo on the phone can be called “fake.”

Unpacking the “Original” Image Concept

Responding to the debate surrounding photos, Chomet highlighted the incredible video Marques Brownlee made about last year’s photo shoot. The question arises: “Is this fake? Or not?” The debate about what constitutes the “original” image is getting hotter. Chomet emphatically stated that the concept of the “original” image does not actually exist. According to him, when we have a sensor to capture something, reproducing it does not give a definite meaning.

No “Original” image

Citing Chomet, “There are no real images. You can try to identify the original image by saying, I took this photo, but if you use AI to optimize zoom, autofocus, or edit the scenario, can it still be considered original? Or is it all just a filter? No real images, dots.”

The Role of AI in the Mobile Phone Industry

Mobile phone companies and software makers are increasingly relying on AI to improve camera image quality. For example, in the Samsung Galaxy S24 phone series, several frames from different cameras or taken sequentially are combined, and the final image is synthesized using the software method.

Tanggung Jawab Samsung dan Tantangan Etika

Chomet did not try to avoid the responsibility of his company. He agrees that the AI industry needs regulation, and Samsung is willing to help the authorities in this regard. AI integration in Samsung mobile devices aims to solve two problems: help users capture “moment” and provide a way to create “new reality.” The resulting image in the last case is complemented by metadata and watermark, “so that people can understand the difference.”

Samsung Phone Camera Photos Called Fake

In an era where technology continues to evolve, questions about the authenticity of images and the role of AI in photography are becoming increasingly complex. Samsung, through Chomet, expressed its commitment to face these ethical challenges and support industry regulations. As users, we are faced with the choice of whether to consider an image as “native” or admit that there may not be a definite definition for the actual image. Until now, discussions about the truth of images continue to be an interesting topic to explore.

That way, we are faced with the challenge of understanding and embracing the evolution of technology, while maintaining integrity and ethics in the increasingly sophisticated world of photography.