PetaPixel

PetaPixel is an independent photography, videography, and imaging technology publication founded in May 2009. It covers a wide range of topics related to photography and technology with news articles, reviews, guides, features and more. The PetaPixel YouTube channel was launched in 2023 and has quickly become a top resource for photography gear reviews and education. The weekly PetaPixel Podcast is also one of the top-rated and most-listened to in the photo and technology space globally. Some of the primary topics covered by PetaPixel include new camera releases, photography techniques, software updates, and industry news.

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • PetaPixel appears to have no clear editorial slant.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Runway has collaborated and partnered with leading entertainment and media organizations to create custom versions of Gen-3 Alpha.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • ADRAS-J photographed a Japanese rocket's upper stage from several hundred meters away in April.
  • An AI video generated on Runway in the style of photography YouTuber Benjamin Hardman looks suspiciously like that belonging to specific creators when their names were used as prompts.
  • Runway used hundreds of YouTube videos to train its latest Gen-3 model without Google's permission.

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

  • An AI video generated on Runway in the style of photography YouTuber Benjamin Hardman... Lo-and-behold, an AI video of a photographer who looks a lot like Hardman taking photos in Iceland appears.
  • Google, which owns YouTube, considers it a violation of its terms of service for AI companies to use the platform's videos for training data.

Recent Articles

  • Runway's Text-to-Video AI Model Trained on Unauthorized YouTube Videos: A Scandal with Ethical and Legal Implications

    Runway's Text-to-Video AI Model Trained on Unauthorized YouTube Videos: A Scandal with Ethical and Legal Implications

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 Runway, a multi-billion dollar AI tech company, faced controversy over its text-to-video generator Gen-3's training on unauthorized YouTube videos from major entertainment companies and individual creators like Netflix, Disney, Nintendo, Rockstar Games, MKBHD and Linus Tech Tips. An anonymous employee admitted to downloading videos using proxies for training without permission. Google's policies prohibit unauthorized use of its content for AI training purposes with potential legal action and reputation damage.
  • NASA's Mars Odyssey Orbiter: Exploring Olympus Mons and Celebrating 100,000th Orbit

    NASA's Mars Odyssey Orbiter: Exploring Olympus Mons and Celebrating 100,000th Orbit

    Broke On: Saturday, 22 May 2004 NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter marks its 100,000th orbit around Mars on June 30, 2024, and captures a striking image of Olympus Mons, the solar system's largest volcano. Since its launch in 2001, the orbiter has provided crucial data for six surface missions and relayed information from rovers and landers while studying Martian atmosphere.
  • Proton Expands Offerings with End-to-End Encrypted Photo and Video Backup for iOS Users

    Proton Expands Offerings with End-to-End Encrypted Photo and Video Backup for iOS Users

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 Proton Drive, a Swiss tech company specializing in encrypted services, introduces end-to-end encrypted photo and video backup for iOS users. The new feature aims to provide secure alternatives to popular cloud storage solutions like Google Drive. With automatic backups and an intuitive gallery, Proton ensures user memories are protected while maintaining privacy. Free plans include 5GB storage; paid plans offer up to 3TB with access to Proton Mail and VPN.
  • Revolutionizing Video Production: Apple's New Features in Final Cut Pro for iPad and Mac

    Revolutionizing Video Production: Apple's New Features in Final Cut Pro for iPad and Mac

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 Apple's latest updates for Final Cut Pro on iPad and Mac introduce exciting features, such as Live Multicam for previewing up to four cameras at once on iPad, and the new Final Cut Camera app for standalone recording with manual controls. The Mac version includes AI-powered Enhance Light and Color and Smooth Slo-Mo for improved video quality.
  • Runway's Gen-3 Alpha: Pushing the Boundaries of AI Video Generation with Expressive Human Characters and Precise Key-framing

    Runway's Gen-3 Alpha: Pushing the Boundaries of AI Video Generation with Expressive Human Characters and Precise Key-framing

    Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Runway's new Gen-3 Alpha AI model generates high-quality, detailed, and realistic 10-second videos through large-scale multimodal training. Excelling in expressive human characters and precise keyframing, it challenges competitors like OpenAI's Sora and Luma AI's Dream Machine with advanced capabilities.
  • ADRAS-J Captures First Image of Space Debris: A Crucial Step Towards Orbit Cleanup

    ADRAS-J Captures First Image of Space Debris: A Crucial Step Towards Orbit Cleanup

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Astroscale Japan's ADRAS-J spacecraft captures the first portrait of space junk in orbit, marking a crucial step towards understanding and addressing the growing issue of space debris. The mission demonstrates necessary skills for on-orbit services and aims to deorbit a rocket body using robotic arm technology. Space debris, consisting of millions of pieces orbiting Earth at high speeds, poses risks to new spacecraft and the International Space Station, as well as environmental implications through vaporized residue impacting the ozone layer and climate.

  • Meta Launches Standalone AI Image Generator 'Imagine'

    Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 Meta has launched a standalone AI image generator called 'Imagine with Meta AI'. The tool was trained on 1.1 billion publicly visible Facebook and Instagram images. Meta plans to add watermarks to the generated content for increased transparency and traceability. The Meta Imagine service is currently region-locked and may not be available in all countries.

  • OnePlus 12 Unveiled: Flagship Smartphone Boasts Robust Features Ahead of 2024 Global Launch

    Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023 OnePlus 12 features a robust memory with up to 24GB of RAM and a terabyte of storage. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and features a three-camera rear array in collaboration with Hasselblad. The OnePlus 12 supports 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The OnePlus 12 will run on ColorOS 14.0. The OnePlus 12 will have a higher price compared to its predecessor, starting at CNY 4,299 in China.

  • Scientists Develop High-Resolution Single-Photon Superconducting Camera

    Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 Scientists have developed a superconducting camera that can capture images at the single-photon level with a resolution of 400,000 pixels. The camera's high resolution and sensitivity make it ideal for a variety of applications, including quantum communication, remote sensing, and biomedical imaging.