Reddit Asks ChatGPT to Restore World’s Oldest Photo and the Results are Horrible

At the beginning of the 19th century, it was becoming apparent in scientific circles that it was possible to "draw with light" and fix real-world images onto paper. In 1826, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took what is widely believed to be the first-ever successful photograph, an exposure that may have lasted several days. [Read More]

Jun 17, 2025 - 14:50
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Reddit Asks ChatGPT to Restore World’s Oldest Photo and the Results are Horrible

Split image showing a grainy black and white photo of rooftops on the left and a clear color photo of similar rooftops and landscape on the right, illustrating a visual comparison over time.

At the beginning of the 19th century, it was becoming apparent in scientific circles that it was possible to "draw with light" and fix real-world images onto paper. In 1826, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took what is widely believed to be the first-ever successful photograph, an exposure that may have lasted several days.

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