Pixel 10 Pro's Camera: The Best in the World and Its Hidden Tricks
Originally Published 4 months ago — by whatever.scalzi.com
Google's Pixel 10 Pro introduces 'Pro-Res Zoom,' which uses AI to generate images beyond optical zoom, creating highly processed pictures that resemble photos but are essentially illustrations or hallucinations, especially at extreme zoom levels. While the feature can produce impressive results with detailed subjects, it often fails with less defined images, leading to surreal or inaccurate representations. Google discloses when AI editing is used via metadata, but the technology raises questions about the authenticity of images captured at high zoom levels. The author prefers traditional photography over AI-generated images, emphasizing personal responsibility in interpreting digital images.