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Because the photographer builds trust, over years, by not manipulating their images using AI. All trust is erased if anyone spots the manipulation.

Unfortunately that solution fails where "AI" manipulation is not detectable by viewers.

My point was that the risk of erasing all the trust built keeps a wise photographer from missteps.

Many famous images was edited. It's part of process. However we talk about generative manipulation that change or generate new content.