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Famous photographers are deserting social media, and I think I know why

By Tom May Published

The exodus isn't about ego – it's about survival in an attention economy that devours creativity

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Is a TikTok sale coming? Report suggests that TikTok is creating a separate US app

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

REPORT Reports of TikTok creating a separate US app could provide hope for US photographers and content creators active on the platform

REPORT
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If the Facebook app wants Meta’s AI to access my iPhone's camera roll, I might just delete it in protest

By Mike Harris Published

Opinion I won’t grant Meta’s AI access to my phone’s image library – I think it's a breach of my privacy and creative autonomy

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CapCut’s new terms of service are angering the internet – and so confusing that video editors are asking ChatGPT to decipher them

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION CapCut's terms of use includes an irrevocable license, and the internet is furious

OPINION
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Instagram ruined photography -and we let it happen

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion We let Instagram gut photography - and we're still pretending it's fine

Opinion
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That perfect Instagram grid? It may be easier than ever, as Instagram allows creators to rearrange the profile grid

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION Instagram will soon allow creators to arrange the profile grid beyond the default chronological order

OPINION
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Here's why I think the Instagram alternatives are failing photographers

By Tom May Published

Photographers keep jumping to new platforms, but none of them deliver the goods. Read on as I explore the reasons why.

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“Remove her clothes” – Grok’s latest AI fiasco illustrates one of the key dangers of an autonomous AI

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION X's AI bot didn't just respond to a request it shouldn't have – it shared the resulting image

OPINION
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Instagram finally lets users record longer videos, shoot in 4K, and skip watermarks – but you’ll need this new app

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS Edits is a new app from Instagram designed for editing Reels, with several features that Instagram doesn't offer

NEWS
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5 new social media networks you've never heard of (that could help your photographic career)

By Tom May Published

As Instagram becomes unusable for photographers, where else can professionals connect?

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