Reading01 – Olivia Cunnally

With the advancing technology as discussed in the article such as GANS, Google Clips, and Pinterest Lens, the relationship between user and camera becomes more grey. When it comes to questions of ownership and authorship, I think these terms have to be clearly defined. Since these cameras have the agency to take photos of their own, are they the authors, are those that have created these certain algorithms for them to learn authors themselves, etc. As technology advances, it seems that these discussion lean toward the reality that humanity may have to work alongside machines rather than controlling them and using them as tools. I would argue that this does not eliminate the role of the user though, since images can always be altered by a variety of factors which can be done  through the users intention or artistic vision. Although the reality of the photographer we traditionally know is shifting, I do believe the user has input in the relationship with the camera and therefore their role can have an impact on the images captured. Overall, I am still formulating my opinion on cameras that have their own agency. However, though some may interpret this technology as bleak for photographers or may push back against this technology, I believe it can be viewed optimistically as a chance for a new kind of collaboration with technology.