Technology | PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/topic/technology-2/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Wed, 27 May 2026 21:04:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 Google’s New Gemini Omni AI Video Model Can Do Crazy Things https://petapixel.com/2026/05/27/googles-new-gemini-omni-ai-video-model-can-do-crazy-things/ Wed, 27 May 2026 21:04:28 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=856416 Close-up image of a white tardigrade, also known as a water bear, with greenish internal structures visible, floating against a dark background with scattered light spots.

Google's new Gemini Omni artificial intelligence (AI) model can do some wild things. The model's key promise is to create anything from, well, anything.

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]]> 856416 A Streaming Service Made Up Entirely of AI-Generated Shows is About to Launch https://petapixel.com/2026/05/27/a-streaming-service-made-up-entirely-of-ai-generated-shows-is-about-to-launch/ Wed, 27 May 2026 12:04:07 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=856186 Two women in business attire look surprised at a man in a suit with a large fish head, standing in a wood-paneled room with a giant fish mounted on the wall in the background.

Digital asset platform Artlist is launching Artlist TV, a streaming platform that appears to be exclusively populated by AI-generated shows.

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]]> 856186 Calibrite Colorimeter Is the First That Hardware Calibrates Apple Displays https://petapixel.com/2026/05/26/calibrite-colorimeter-is-the-first-that-hardware-calibrates-apple-displays/ Tue, 26 May 2026 19:40:51 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=856138 A black Calibrite Display Plus HL device is shown in front of three monitors and a laptop displaying different colorful images and editing software, with colored geometric shapes in the background.

The Calibrite Display Plus HL is now approved for use with Apple's display calibration workflow, making it the first colorimeter to work alongside Apple's hardware-based monitor calibration.

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]]> 856138 How Apple Shot an Entire MLS Game Using Only iPhone https://petapixel.com/2026/05/26/how-apple-shot-an-entire-mls-game-using-only-iphone/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:29:28 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=856089 A close-up of a camera screen showing a soccer match near the goal, with players in action. Next to it, a reflection of the match can be seen through the lens of binoculars.

Apple made sports broadcasting history on Saturday night by shooting an entire Major League Soccer (MLS) game using iPhone 17 Pro Max smartphones. Now that the historic broadcast happened, it is worth taking another look to see not only how it went, but how Apple pulled off the impressive feat.

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]]> 856089 Artist Sues Copyright Office Over its Refusal to Register His AI-Enhanced Photo https://petapixel.com/2026/05/23/artist-sues-copyright-office-over-its-refusal-to-register-his-ai-enhanced-photo/ Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:02 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855309

After having his registration request rejected by the U.S. Copyright Office, the author of an image that combined a photograph with Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night is suing.

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]]> 855309 These Earbuds Have Tiny Cameras That Take Photos and Let Users Talk to AI About What They See https://petapixel.com/2026/05/23/these-earbuds-have-tiny-cameras-that-take-photos-and-let-users-talk-to-ai-about-what-they-see/ Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:56 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855824 Two black wireless earbuds, one of which is opened to reveal its internal green circuit board and electronic components, while the other earbud remains intact with visible charging contacts.

Scientists have built tiny cameras into off-the-shelf wireless earbuds that capture low-resolution images to allow users to talk with an AI system about what is in front of them.

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]]> 855824 Lyft Driver Tries to Scam Customer with AI-Generated Photo of ‘Damage’ to Vehicle https://petapixel.com/2026/05/22/lyft-driver-tried-to-scam-customer-with-ai-generated-photo-of-damage-to-vehicle/ Fri, 22 May 2026 15:15:44 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855876 A car’s backseat is stained with spilled food and drink, including a tipped-over cup, scattered French fries, and a large messy liquid spill on the seat upholstery.

A Lyft driver has been accused of using an AI-generated image to create a fake damage fee claim against a teenage passenger.

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]]> 855876 Scientists Are Building a Camera System to Monitor Zoo Animals’ Health https://petapixel.com/2026/05/21/scientists-are-building-a-camera-system-to-monitor-zoo-animals-health/ Thu, 21 May 2026 19:51:33 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855734 Two giraffes with brown and white patterned coats stand among green trees under a blue sky. The giraffe in the foreground looks directly at the camera with its head tilted, while the other is partly visible in the background.

Researchers are developing a bespoke AI-powered camera platform to help zookeepers and staff monitor the health and well-being of their animals.

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]]> 855734 Lawmakers Reintroduce ‘No Fake Acts’ to Restrict AI Deepfakes with Backing from Getty https://petapixel.com/2026/05/21/lawmakers-reintroduce-no-fake-acts-to-restrict-ai-deepfakes-with-backing-from-getty/ Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:18 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855544 A man wearing a cap is looking to the side, with a digital facial recognition overlay mapping his face. Another blurred image is visible in the background, suggesting surveillance or security technology.

A bill aimed at regulating unauthorized AI deepfakes of a person’s likeness has been reintroduced in Congress, this time with support from Getty Images.

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]]> 855544 Disneyland Sued Over Use of Facial Recognition Tech at Park Entrances https://petapixel.com/2026/05/20/disneyland-sued-over-use-of-facial-recognition-tech-at-park-entrances/ Wed, 20 May 2026 14:43:53 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855319 A marching band in white and blue uniforms performs with brass instruments in front of Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, surrounded by visitors and colorful decorations.

Disney is facing a class action lawsuit over the alleged use of facial recognition technology at its park entrances in California without proper disclosure to guests.

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]]> 855319 Trump Mobile’s Gold T1 Smartphone Set to Begin Shipping After Months of Delays https://petapixel.com/2026/05/20/trump-mobiles-gold-t1-smartphone-set-to-begin-shipping-after-months-of-delays/ Wed, 20 May 2026 12:32:37 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855302 A gold smartphone with "TRUMP MOBILE" and "Make America Great Again" on the screen, alongside an American flag. The back features a large "T", a small flag, and a triple camera setup.

Trump Mobile’s gold-colored T1 smartphones are set to begin shipping this week, nine months later than originally planned, with the devices reportedly preloaded with Truth Social.

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]]> 855302 OpenAI Gets Serious About Detecting Fake Images https://petapixel.com/2026/05/20/openai-gets-serious-about-detecting-fake-images/ Wed, 20 May 2026 11:46:11 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855290 A glowing OpenAI logo is centered on a diamond-shaped microchip, surrounded by illuminated blue circuitry patterns, representing artificial intelligence and technology integration.

OpenAI has announced that images generated with ChatGPT, Codex, and its API will include C2PA metadata and a SynthID watermark -- the two leading protocols in identifying AI images.

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]]> 855290 Social Media Platforms Must Now Remove Sexual Deepfakes Within 48 Hours https://petapixel.com/2026/05/20/social-media-platforms-must-now-remove-sexual-deepfakes-within-48-hours/ Wed, 20 May 2026 11:33:08 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855291 A person sitting on a couch uses a smartphone, holding it in both hands. The phone screen displays various app icons. The person is wearing light-colored clothes and is viewed from above.

A federal law requiring online platforms to remove sexual deepfakes and other nonconsensual intimate images within 48 hours has officially come into effect.

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]]> 855291 Google Pics Makes AI Image Generation Way Less Annoying https://petapixel.com/2026/05/19/google-pics-makes-ai-image-generation-way-less-annoying/ Tue, 19 May 2026 19:29:30 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855254 A photo editing interface displays a picture of three people jogging. An area around one person is selected, with a menu showing options to move, remove, or edit the selection.

Today at Google I/O 2026, the tech giant announced that it is bringing a new AI image creation and editing tool, Google Pics, to Workspace.

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]]> 855254 Plan For Teachers to Record Children For AI Training Purposes Scrapped After Parent Backlash https://petapixel.com/2026/05/19/plan-for-teachers-to-record-children-for-ai-training-purposes-scrapped-after-parent-backlash/ Tue, 19 May 2026 12:28:35 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855156 A group of young students in a classroom raise their hands while a teacher stands at the front near a whiteboard. The room is bright with large windows and colorful educational decorations.

A controversial research project led by the University of Washington that would have seen teachers wearing cameras in the classroom has been scrapped after parents expressed outrage.

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]]> 855156 These Reporters Working at Local Florida News Website Were Actually AI-Generated https://petapixel.com/2026/05/19/these-reporters-working-at-local-florida-news-website-were-actually-ai-generated/ Tue, 19 May 2026 10:56:58 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855145 Three people are shown in a split image: a smiling man with short curly hair and a beard, a man with wavy dark hair and a beard, and a woman with long dark hair, all looking at the camera and smiling.

A burgeoning news website called the South Florida Standard has disappeared off the internet after an investigation uncovered that all of its reporters were AI-generated.

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]]> 855145 Steven Soderbergh Confirms Use of AI Images in ‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’ Documentary https://petapixel.com/2026/05/18/steven-soderbergh-confirms-use-of-ai-images-in-john-lennon-the-last-interview-documentary/ Mon, 18 May 2026 13:26:10 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855018 Two photos side by side: A man in glasses and a "Working Class Hero" shirt stands next to a woman in a tan dress. A small child stands in front, holding his hand. The background shows large stone lanterns and greenery.

Director Steven Soderbergh has revealed how he embraced using AI-generated images in his new documentary about John Lennon's final interview.

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]]> 855018 YouTube Will Help You Find Videos Featuring Your AI Clone https://petapixel.com/2026/05/18/youtube-will-help-you-find-videos-featuring-your-ai-clone/ Mon, 18 May 2026 12:09:20 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=855006 A cube with the YouTube play button logo on a red face, placed on a blue background with a shadow cast to the left.

YouTube is expanding its AI likeness detection tool to everyone over 18 in the coming weeks -- meaning it will no longer be limited to select creators and public figures.

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]]> 855006 Short-Form Video Viewing on TV Surges as YouTube Shorts Hit 2 Billion Monthly Hours https://petapixel.com/2026/05/15/short-form-video-viewing-on-tv-surges-as-youtube-shorts-hit-2-billion-monthly-hours/ Fri, 15 May 2026 11:31:15 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=854849 A hand holds a smartphone displaying the YouTube logo with the word "Shorts" below it. The background shows a blurred screen with thumbnails of multiple videos.

YouTube viewers reportedly watch over two billion hours of YouTube Shorts — the platform’s vertical clips that are up to three minutes long — on televisions each month.

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]]> 854849 The Rolling Stones Use Deepfake Tech to De-Age Themselves in Music Video https://petapixel.com/2026/05/15/the-rolling-stones-use-deepfake-tech-to-de-age-themselves-in-music-video/ Fri, 15 May 2026 09:40:50 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=854802 Four people sit on a couch; one sings into a microphone, two play electric guitars, and one reclines while another holds their hand. The background features orange and red walls.

The Rolling Stones' new music video features a de-aged version of the band created using deepfake technology.

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