It is embroiled in a lawsuit with Getty Images in which it is accused of stealing millions of photos to build its AI image generator, but Stability AI says that it is working on a platform that would allow copyright holders to license their work to AI model developers.
In a move aimed at strengthening online protections for young users, Google announced today that it has begun rolling out a machine learning-based system, utilizing specialized artificial intelligence, to estimate the age of signed-in users in the United States.
Last November, Australia's parliament approved strict social media rules that would ban access to social media sites for those under the age of 16. YouTube was excluded from the initial list of properties covered by the ban, but Bloomberg reports that has changed.
Tamron Americas launched Tamron University, an online series of free classes led by professional photographers and filmmakers. These new multi-part courses are designed to help beginners and enthusiasts improve their skills and learn valuable business skills that can help them become successful pros.
Rode today announced CallMe, a new feature for the RodeCaster Pro II and RodeCaster Duo that adds the ability to connect devices remotely to one another for what Rode describes as a "seamless" remote call that is akin to having two callers sit in the same room as each other.
A team of computer scientists has developed a novel watermarking method that could make it easier to detect AI-generated videos.
The latest issue of The Camera from Wetzlar, an independent magazine for Leica fans, includes an interview with a Leica executive, where he dishes on a new apochromatic 135mm prime lens in the works for L-Mount.
Sony Imaging and Sensing Solutions (I&SS) segment recently held a chat with investors, and as part of its presentation, Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS) expanded upon a prospective triple-layer image sensor that promises significant performance improvements.
There are many fantastic high-resolution cameras on the market, including multiple 100-megapixel medium-format cameras. But which is the best? That's what the imaging experts at Capture Integration sought to determine in a detailed camera shootout.
Canon recently revealed to investors that it does plan to raise prices (and lower its costs elsewhere) in order to make up for a new 15% tariff on imports into the United States. Unfortunately, the company isn't ready to reveal exactly what those price increases will look like.
A photographer has shared his heartbreak after his Leica M11-P Safari disappeared from a UPS Store earlier this month.
Produced in various configurations over the course of 50 years, Nikon's 105mm f/2.5 lens is considered by many to be one of the best optics the company ever made. In his latest Dino Bytes video, Gordon Laing takes a look at the history and image quality of this much beloved lens.
Viltrox's newest compact and affordable Air series lens is its widest yet, the AF 15mm f/1.7 Air.
Chinese social media has erupted with rage this week after a state-run newspaper revealed the existence of an encrypted Telegram chat group where sexually explicit photos -- many filmed clandestinely -- were shared with hundreds of thousands of users.
Zillow has been sued for allegedly publishing over 46,000 watermarked photos -- in what is being called "one of the largest, if not the largest, image infringement cases in history." The case could leave the real estate marketplace facing over a billion dollars in potential damages.
A trail camera captured a rare glimpse of an Asian golden cat -- one of the world's most elusive wild cats.
Just yesterday, PetaPixel reported that AI-generated models have started appearing in Vogue magazine and now a new Microsoft study suggests it is unlikely that readers realized that the photorealistic images were synthetic.
This photo may look like it only has two girls in it -- but there's actually a terrifying third face in this image.
He is the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in the soccer world and now Lionel Messi will have a camera trained on him for an entire game, delivering a unique, player-first viewing experience that brings fans closer to every moment of Messi magic.
Wildlife filmmaking pioneer John Downer built a swimming robotic spy camera that closely resembles a cuttlefish, one of nature's best camouflagers, enabling the capture of incredible close-up underwater footage of a wild seal attack.
Smartphones have affected many aspects of life, both good and bad. A particularly beneficial aspect of the surge of mobile photography has been people capturing the world in new ways, especially when it comes to scientific study.
Elgato launched Facecam 4K, a new $199 4K webcam that accepts screw-in lens filters. It is the first webcam to natively accept threaded lens filters, allowing content creators and streamers to introduce creative effects at the hardware level.
Canon recently released its second quarter and first half financial results for the fiscal year 2025, and the news is mostly good in Canon's imaging segment. However, Canon faces significant challenges concerning U.S. tariff policy.
Adobe announced a series of Photoshop updates today, including a new AI-powered feature called Generative Upscale. The new tool, powered by Adobe’s Firefly generative AI, allows photographers to upscale images with improved sharpness, clarity, and resolution.
NASA just released a jaw-dropping collection of nine new images captured by its flagship X-ray telescope, the Chandra X-ray Observatory. The Universe looks wild in X-ray light, and scientists can study many fascinating cosmic phenomena in X-rays that are impossible to see across other wavelengths, including visible and ultraviolet light.
LeBron James is reportedly unhappy with bizarre AI videos showing him as if he were pregnant and has called in lawyers. This is one of the first times a celebrity has threatened legal action against an AI company.
Eizo has long been celebrated for its professional-grade, color-accurate monitors. Its displays are among the best options in the industry for professional photographers and videographers. The company's latest flagship DCI 4K display, the 30.5-inch ColorEdge CG3100X, promises to fit into a professional HDR workflow.
Runway has launched a new AI video model that can manipulate existing footage with text prompts -- rather than generative synthetic videos from nothing.
This selfie was taken by a police officer days before he died. The photo would become key evidence in proving his death occurred in the line of duty.
A photographer looking to upgrade her camera setup shelled out almost $2,000 for a new lens, but was horrified when she opened the box and found Bostitch staples inside instead.
