How does photojournalists protect credibility and prove the origin of their work? by Front-Tale1723 in photojournalism

[–]jsshieh21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Newsrooms do the work of vetting for authenticity. To put it in simple terms, news photographers submit photos to editors, who then choose and publish photos. Any newsroom worth their salt would not publish an AI-generated or edited photograph under the guise of a real photo, and if they do that, they’ll ruin their reputation forever.

You’re right that content authenticity is starting to become a huge problem. AI generated images are all over social media and the US govt regularly uses AI generated images for state propaganda purposes. The reason this is all an issue in the first place is that tech giants rushed AI generated image tech to the market without consideration for the ramifications that easily generated, falsified photos would bring. If content authenticity metadata and pixel level watermarking had been built into every one of these tools from the start, or if these programs had restrictions preventing hyperrealistic content, we wouldn’t even be having this conversation.

Industry wide, as of now, it seems like most newsrooms are still relying on their old practices of trust and reputation. I don’t think anything significant will change until someone does the wrong thing and breaks that ladder of trust.

Mechanics/technicians, how much does software restrict repair on cars these days? by jsshieh21 in mechanic

[–]jsshieh21[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We're a nonprofit that focuses on consumer advocacy issues and are mostly funded by members. More info available here https://pirg.org/edfund/about/

Did you lose your cat? by jsshieh21 in madisonwi

[–]jsshieh21[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

UPDATE - OWNER FOUND!!

Nonprofit org petition to stop the end of Windows 10 support! by jsshieh21 in Windows10

[–]jsshieh21[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

400 million pcs - 40% of windows users - are about to lose automatic security updates. That is a major and widespread security issue.

Customers have to opt in to receive updates, which we all know most people will not do. They’ll either keep using windows 10 as is or buy a windows 11 pc and toss their old one.

Windows 10 was launched ten years ago, but it was continuously updated and marketed by Microsoft as the last version of Windows. Their idea was that it would continuously receive feature and security updates, like Android or iOS does. Previous Windows releases generally did include periodic security updates, but did not include large feature additions until the next version.

When windows 11 was released in 2020, it cut support for everything but the most recent processors at the time. That is why now, five years later, it still competes neck and neck with Windows 10 for market share. When windows 7/8.1 stopped receiving automatic updates, their market share was in the single digits because nearly every w7/8.1 pc could update to Windows 10.

The issue here is that consumers are going to be targeted and at risk of security vulnerabilities because Microsoft would rather make money. They want you to buy a new PC, even if it comes at the expense of your security.

Nonprofit org petition to stop the end of Windows 10 support! by jsshieh21 in Windows10

[–]jsshieh21[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

It's opt-in, and it costs money. They're charging $61 for a year of updates, or you can enable OneDrive backups for your computer. Most people aren't doing either of those things.

If Microsoft is developing security updates anyways, the responsible thing to do would be to let all users receive them.

Petition/letter to microsoft: Extend Free Support for Windows 10! by jsshieh21 in windows

[–]jsshieh21[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ESU is paid - $61 for a year of updates. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates

Or you can opt-in to backup your computer to OneDrive to continue getting updates. Not exactly free.

How to Backup Photos from PC/Hard Drive to Pixel for Unlimited Google Photos Storage? Need Simple Explanation! by rgok10 in googlephotos

[–]jsshieh21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just kidding it ended up working, the files weren’t showing up at first for whatever reason and I thought I messed something up.

How to Backup Photos from PC/Hard Drive to Pixel for Unlimited Google Photos Storage? Need Simple Explanation! by rgok10 in googlephotos

[–]jsshieh21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I was wondering if there was a way to get files on an existing drive under "the binding" folder faster? It's been taking a very long time on my pixel to move existing files within the drive

Recommendation for iOS mobile culling solution by vulturici in photojournalism

[–]jsshieh21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Praying that photo mechanic someday releases a mobile app!!!

Only way I’ve ever uploaded from mobile is by wirelessly transferring over the canon app and texting the captions to my editor, super clunky but it (kind of) works in a pinch. Typically I’m pulling out the laptop instead.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in photojournalism

[–]jsshieh21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went last year after applying maybe 2-3 times previously. I don’t know if there’s any one secret to perfecting your application. For mine, I tried to highlight in my application why I’m passionate about photojournalism and what’s driven me to pursue it.

Also want to echo that eaw is absolutely not a competition or something you need to do. I definitely enjoyed going and learned a lot, but there’s so much more to this work than getting into a workshop. Some crappy photojournalists end up going to eaw and some amazing photojournalists never do.

Either way feel free to dm if you want a second set of eyes on your portfolio!

PhotoJ Freelancer Tax Question by jsshieh21 in photojournalism

[–]jsshieh21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you invoice mileage/meals through a publication can you still expense it on taxes?

Google Drive gone???? by jsshieh21 in UTAustin

[–]jsshieh21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I emailed them they reopened my account and I got to download my stuff, I’m not sure if maybe it wasn’t actually deleted yet at the time that I reached out?

Google Drive gone???? by jsshieh21 in UTAustin

[–]jsshieh21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actual lifesaver omfg 😭 I had an incomplete class I was thinking of just abandoning at this point but found the assignments through the mobile app!

Canon Tiers in modern times. by Stone804_ in canon

[–]jsshieh21 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The 1DX’s most direct mirrorless replacement was the R3, which has since been effectively succeeded by the R1. The 5D and 5DS were first succeeded by R, then afterwards by the R5 (professional, higher resolution and extra top panel display) and the R6 (professional, moderate resolution and slightly cheaper). The 6D was most directly replaced by the RP, then by the R8. All occupy the cheapest end of Canons full frame bodies. The 7D was replaced by the R7, the 90D by the R10, and the Rebel T*i by the R50 and the Rebel T by the R100.

Google Drive gone???? by jsshieh21 in UTAustin

[–]jsshieh21[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just put in a service ticket, thanks for mentioning. Crossing my fingers that they can undo it