Check out Diane Smyth's insightful article in the British Journal of Photography (Vol
Check out Diane Smyth's insightful article in the British Journal of Photography (Vol. 171, Iss. 7917, Jan-Mar 2024, pp. 116-121), which delves into the rapidly changing world of photography in the age of AI and CGI. Diane's piece, titled "AUTO-FICTION," offers a compelling look at how these technologies are reshaping not just the creative landscape but also posing significant challenges and opportunities for photographers.
David Bate, a good friend and a professor at the University of Westminster, is prominently featured. He discusses the urgent need to update photography education to include AI, CGI, and virtual photography. It's fascinating to see how Westminster is pioneering this integration, reflecting on how these tools are not just new gadgets but fundamental shifts in the medium itself.
The article also raises important ethical and societal questions about the use of AI in surveillance and the biases inherent in machine learning datasets. It's a great read that leaves you pondering the future of a discipline that is so integral to how we see and interpret our world.
Moreover, for those interested in exploring these themes further, the University of Westminster and The Photographers’ Gallery are hosting a conference on Photography in Virtual Culture on May 5-6, 2024. It promises to be a thought-provoking event where many of these issues will be discussed in depth. Hope to see some of you there!
