The latest advancements in AI-powered photo editing have raised concerns about the potential for manipulating memories. Samsung’s updated Photo Assist feature, introduced with the Galaxy S26, builds upon Google’s earlier efforts to integrate AI editing tools into its Photos app.

Google’s initial foray into AI editing started with simple background changes, such as enhancing the sky’s blueness or removing unwanted crowds. However, as the technology evolved, it became possible to make more complex changes using natural language requests, which sometimes allowed users to bypass built-in safeguards.

This has led to worries about the creation of potentially harmful or misleading images, including scenarios that never occurred. Samsung’s Photo Assist now enters this landscape, prompting questions about the responsible use of AI in photo editing and the potential consequences for our collective memory.

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