"Unraveling the Kate Middleton Photo Scandal: Media, Celebrity, and the End of Shared Reality"

The release of a manipulated photo of Kate Middleton and her children has sparked a conversation about the prevalence of photo editing and the potential impact on public trust. While image manipulation is not new, advancements in AI-powered editing tools have made it increasingly difficult to identify altered images. Companies like Samsung and Adobe are working on ways to verify the authenticity of photos, but the integration of AI into image editing poses challenges, particularly in the political landscape where manipulated images can be used for misinformation campaigns.