Debate: Does AI photo editing kill the motivation to master Photoshop?
SweetAd1046 · reddit · 2026-08-24
A Reddit user questions AI photo editing tools, arguing that relying on AI skips the learning curve of traditional tools like Photoshop/GIMP. The author emphasizes that professional expertise comes from years of practice, and directly using AI's easy solutions deprives users of the sense of achievement and critical thinking developed during the manual process, urging people not to trade skill-building for shortcuts.
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