Several years ago, I posted a portrait of the first Wilson [later renamed C.H. Darden] High School class to receive high school diplomas. A few days ago, I received a clearer copy of the Class of ’28 photo from a family member of one of the students.
I wondered how AI might render their images. Beautifully, it turns out.
Jennie Parker (1909-2006), class prophet.
Herman Bess, class valedictorian.
Ada Harris (1908-2010), class treasurer.
[N.B. Notwithstanding their beauty, my usual caveat about AI photo restoration stands: I am ambivalent about using artificial intelligence to restore photographs. Or, more specifically, I’m concerned about manipulated photographs supplanting original images and further blurring the line between reality and misinformation.]
Thank you, Niko Dias!