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AI Used by Parents to Alter School Photos, Photographers Concerned

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Some parents are reportedly using AI to upscale low-resolution school photos and remove watermarks, a practice that has led to concerns among professional photographers about lost revenue and job security. Based on the linked publisher’s reporting.

Based on reporting from The Guardian.

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AI could potentially offer new creative avenues for preserving cherished memories, allowing for enhanced digital keepsakes beyond traditional prints.

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AI-driven watermark removal could undermine professional photographers' livelihoods, but the real risk is degraded trust in school photos as authentic records of childhood, not just manipulated idealizations.

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The source reports that some parents are using AI to upscale and remove watermarks from school photo previews, potentially impacting photographers' income. However, the extent of this practice and its long-term effects on the tradition and industry remain unclear. Data on prevalence and economic impact would clarify the situation.

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