AI-assisted original reporting summary. Source: The Verge. Source claims are attributed; no source photography is reused.
According to The Verge, BBC’s Blue Planet III is leaving some less-than-perfect shots in its footage as a way to demonstrate authenticity. The report contrasts that approach with earlier installments, which it describes as featuring exceptionally clear, visually striking images.
The Verge frames the choice as a response to AI imagery, arguing that an overly smooth or polished appearance can suggest artificial generation. Its excerpt presents those imperfections as an authenticity cue, rather than evidence of a technical verification process.