Prestigious photo contest answers ‘what is a photo?’

The three finalists for the World Press Photo of the year. | Image: World Press Photo We love to muse over how "real" photography is defined here at The Verge now that generative AI is so prolific, and the World Press Photo competition might have the answer. The prestigious award celebrates the best of photojournalism, where capturing reality is paramount. The winning entry for 2026 - "Separate
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