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Google’s Conversational Photo Editor Is the Rare AI Feature People Will Actually Use

Julian Chokkattu

created: Sept. 25, 2025, 10:30 a.m. | updated: Sept. 28, 2025, 10:46 a.m.

The democratization of powerful photo editing tools has clear dangers, like the ease with which bad actors can use them to propagate disinformation and manipulate the truth. But most of today's editing tools require users to actively seek them out and require skill to use effectively. Google's conversational editor is different. Harrison believes Google's new editing tool will be used far more widely—at least by anyone savvy enough to use an Instagram filter. Clear signposting makes Google's photo editor more accessible.

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