APPLE’S NEW "CLEAN UP" FEATURE: A THREAT TO CREATIVE FREEDOM OR A GAME-CHANGER?
Apple has just dropped the latest developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1 Sequoia, and with it, a new feature that’s got everyone talking: Clean Up. This "revolutionary" tool allows users to simply remove objects from photos using AI-powered technology. But is this really a blessing or a curse?
THE DYSTOPIAN FUTURE OF PHOTO EDITING
With Clean Up, Apple is taking the first step towards a world where photographers are no longer needed. Why bother with skill and creativity when a computer can do it for you? The feature uses AI to generate a background, understanding even the most minute details like shadows and reflections. It’s like having a digital butler at your beck and call, but at what cost?
GOOGLE’S MAGIC ERASER: THE ORIGINAL AND BETTER ALTERNATIVE
But wait, isn’t this just a rip-off of Google’s Magic Eraser feature, which has been available to all Google Photos users for free? It seems like Apple is trying to play catch-up with its rival, but at a steep price. Will users really pay for the privilege of using Clean Up when they can get a similar feature for free elsewhere?
APPLE INTELLIGENCE: THE NEW FACE OF SURVEILLANCE
And what’s the real purpose of Apple Intelligence, the umbrella feature that Clean Up is a part of? Is it really just about making life easier for users, or is it a clever ploy to collect even more data on its users? With Apple Intelligence only available to users in English with their region set to the U.S., it’s hard not to wonder what kind of data is being collected and how it’s being used.
THE FUTURE OF PHOTOGRAPHY: A BANAL, AI-GENERATED WORLD
As we move further into the age of AI-generated content, we risk losing the very essence of creativity and human expression. Clean Up may be a convenient feature, but it’s a slippery slope towards a world where art is reduced to a mere algorithm. Will we soon be relying on computers to create our art, our music, and our literature? The thought is chilling.
