"Photography itself is not really real… I use all the tools available": Annie Leibovitz talks AI, at her L’Académie des Beaux-arts induction

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 20: Annie Leibovitz speaks during her intake ceremony into the Académie des Beaux-Arts on March 20, 2024 in Paris, France.The American photographer Annie Leibovitz is installed as a foreign associate member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts by her colleague Sebastiao Salgado, member of the photography section. (Photo by Pierre Suu/Getty Images)
Annie Leibovitz speaks during her intake ceremony into the Académie des Beaux-Arts on March 20, 2024 in Paris. (Image credit: Pierre Suu / Getty Images)

Annie Leibovitz has just been inducted into the French Academy of Fine Arts, and during her landmark achievement shared her thoughts on the use of artificial intelligence in photography.

Annie Leibovitz was officially installed as a Foreign Associate Member of the French Academy of Fine Arts by fellow renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado. L’Académie des Beaux-arts is one of five academies making up the Institut de France, and encourages artistic creation in all its expressions and ensures the defence of French cultural heritage. 

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Kalum Carter
Staff Writer

Kalum is a professional photographer with over a decade of experience, also working as a photo editor and photography writer. Specializing in photography and art books, Kalum has a keen interest in the stories behind the images and often interviews contemporary photographers to gain insights into their practices. With a deep passion for both contemporary and classic photography, Kalum brings this love of the medium to all aspects of his work.