Prestigious photo contest answers ‘what is a photo?’
Published: (April 24, 2026 at 05:40 AM EDT)
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Source: The Verge
Source: The Verge
World Press Photo Competition and AI
We love to muse over how “real” photography is defined here at The Verge now that generative AI is so prolific, and the World Press Photo competition might have the answer. The prestigious award celebrates the best of photojournalism, where capturing reality is paramount.
2026 Winner: “Separated by ICE”
The winning entry for 2026, “Separated by ICE,” captured by photojournalist Carol Guzy, was announced yesterday. The harrowing photograph shows children clinging to their father after an immigration hearing. The photo had to abide by specific rules around the use of AI tools to be eligible for the competition, as required by the independent, nonprofit organization behind the award.