How AI Will Change Photography Forever

This podcast episode features a discussion on the evolution and future of computational photography. The conversation begins with the history of computational photography, including the development of Lytro Camera and camera arrays. It then transitions to the impact of generative AI on photography, exploring the shift from hardware to software-based solutions and the potential for personalized AI models to enhance everyday photography. The speakers discuss the philosophical questions surrounding the authenticity and meaning of photographs in the age of AI, and they also touch on potential future applications, such as reconstructing past moments in VR and the changing role of photographers. The podcast concludes with thoughts on the balance between creativity and authenticity in AI-generated images and the exciting possibilities for effortless memory-making in the future.