Millennial parents are turning to AI to dodge pricey school picture day fees. TikTok mom Carlie Bond went viral for photographing her three kids against a plain backdrop, then prompting ChatGPT to “make it look like a school picture,” a hack that drew praise from parents fed up with costs that can run $100+ for multiple kids. Other parents are taking it further, using AI to strip watermarks off professional proofs entirely, effectively getting the real photos for free—one post on this method topped a million likes. It’s a clever workaround on its face, but a risky one: doctoring copyrighted proofs is legally distinct from DIYing a photo and could expose parents to statutory damages ranging from $750 to $150K if photo studios pursue it. (Fast Company)
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