Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series will likely feature more AI-based features, including photo editing tools. However, the company’s recent blog post on “seamless Galaxy camera experience” raises concerns about the potential for over-editing and a “slippery slope” towards excessive use of AI in photos.
The examples given by Samsung show various AI-powered edits, such as turning pictures into stickers, brightening videos, or editing images to make them look like aliens have abducted an animal. While these features may seem harmless now, the concern is that they could lead to a more extreme level of photo manipulation.
The key phrase “Mobile cameras are moving beyond capture” suggests that Samsung’s AI tools might not just be for basic editing but could also enable users to create entirely new images or edit them in ways that blur reality. This raises questions about where this technology will go and whether it will lead to an over-reliance on AI-generated content.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/883225/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-s26-2026