Will AI negate the need for science photography? // TRAIN BRAIN

Will AI negate the need for science photography?

Science Photographer Felice Frankel discusses the rapid improvements in generative AI and provides a reality check on just how much it can do in the field of scientific research.
View the full Chalk Radio® episode: https://youtu.be/GqvBDc8wiu0?si=_543dMKOdnAWmU6z
AI and Science Photography: https://youtu.be/0I8S6diyDjw?si=IOC2KV9CQDhl_ZgW
View more from Felice Frankel on OCW: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/res-10-001-making-science-and-engineering-pictures-a-practical-guide-to-presenting-your-work-spring-2026/

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