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User questions if ChatGPT can capture real photos instead of generating them

A user on Reddit is questioning whether ChatGPT can capture real photographs instead of generating them. The user, who recently subscribed to the paid version, wonders if the AI might be finding and slightly editing existing images to present as new creations. They are seeking clarification on whether this is a capability of ChatGPT or if they are being misled. AI

RANK_REASON User question about a specific AI capability, not a new release or significant event.

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User questions if ChatGPT can capture real photos instead of generating them

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Separate-Ad-5444 ·

    Could ChatGPT take a real picture instead of generate it?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Long story short. I've been using paid subscription only last week and didn't create images before, just a couple of times maybe. </p> <p>Could it be real if I asked ChatGPT to create something but instead of it it simply found a real photo then …