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AI Pioneer Speaks! </h1> <h2 class="entry-sub-title">Topaz Labs' CEO Eric Yang on AI's next big act.</h2> <div class="single-post-meta post-meta clearfix"><div class="tie-alignright"></div></div> </div> </header> <div class="entry-content entry clearfix"> <iframe data-src="https://player.blubrry.com/?media_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.blubrry.com%2Fthisweekinphoto%2Fcontent.blubrry.com%2Fthisweekinphoto%2FEric_Yang.mp3&modern=1&podcast_link=https%3A%2F%2Fthisweekinphoto.com%2Fthey-called-us-liars-ai-pioneer-speaks%2F#mode-Light&border-000000&progress-000000" scrolling="no" width="100%" height="165" frameborder="0" id="blubrryplayer-1" class="blubrryplayer lazyload" title="Blubrry Podcast Player" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-load-mode="1"></iframe><p class="powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3" style="margin-bottom: 1px !important;">Podcast: <a href="https://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinphoto/content.blubrry.com/thisweekinphoto/Eric_Yang.mp3" class="powerpress_link_d" title="Download" rel="nofollow" download="Eric_Yang.mp3">Download</a> ()</p>The AI revolution isn't slowing down, folks. As someone who's been in photography for decades, I've seen many technological shifts, but none quite as rapid or transformative as what we're experiencing now. Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Eric Yang, CEO of Topaz Labs, a company that's been quietly revolutionizing image enhancement through artificial intelligence.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="alignright size-full is-resized"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="674" height="674" data-attachment-id="300997" data-permalink="https://thisweekinphoto.com/they-called-us-liars-ai-pioneer-speaks/unnamed-35/" data-orig-file="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed.jpg" data-orig-size="674,674" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="unnamed" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed-300x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed.jpg" src="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed.jpg" alt="Eric Yang" class="wp-image-300997" style="width:199px;height:auto" srcset="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed.jpg 674w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed-300x300.jpg 300w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px" /></figure></div> <p>Here's the thing about AI in photography – it's not just about making bad photos good anymore. It's about expanding what's possible with the images we already have. As Eric and I discussed, we're at a fascinating intersection where traditional photography meets cutting-edge AI technology.</p> <p>One of the most interesting revelations from our conversation was how Topaz Labs approached AI implementation. Back in 2018, when they released Gigapixel AI, they faced significant skepticism. <em>“People would call us liars,”</em> Eric shared, chuckling. “They would just not believe that you could do this.” Fast forward to today, and AI-enhanced images are becoming the norm rather than the exception.</p><div class="monsterinsights-inline-popular-posts monsterinsights-inline-popular-posts-alpha monsterinsights-popular-posts-styled" ><div class="monsterinsights-inline-popular-posts-text"><span class="monsterinsights-inline-popular-posts-label" >Trending</span><div class="monsterinsights-inline-popular-posts-post"><a class="monsterinsights-inline-popular-posts-title" href="https://thisweekinphoto.com/twip-477-embrace-extend/">TWiP 477 – Embrace & Extend</a></div></div></div><p></p> <p>What struck me most during our conversation was Eric's perspective on the future of photography. While many fear AI might replace traditional photography, he sees it as an enhancement rather than a replacement. <em>“The level of image and video enhancement that you'll be able to get in the next year or so is going to be dramatically better than what you can get right now,”</em> he predicted.</p> <p>The most exciting part? Topaz Labs is working on bringing diffusion models – the same technology powering many generative AI tools – to video enhancement. This could be a game-changer for videographers and content creators who want to maximize the quality of their footage.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">About Eric</h2> <p>Eric Yang co-founded Topaz Labs with his father Albert, initially naming the company after an item in the video game Diablo 2. Starting with Photoshop plugins, the company pivoted to AI-powered image enhancement in 2018. Under Eric's leadership, Topaz Labs has processed over 1 billion images and served more than 1 million paid customers. </p> <p>Before focusing fully on Topaz, Eric worked at Snapdocs (valued at over $1B) and founded PhotoWhoa, a photography deals site. He's now leading Topaz Labs through its next phase of innovation in AI-powered image and video enhancement.</p> <p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.topazlabs.com">https://www.topazlabs.com</a><br><strong>Follow Eric:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yangez">https://www.instagram.com/yangez</a></p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots"/> <h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>About Topaz Labs</strong></h1> <p>Topaz Labs develops advanced AI tools designed to support photographers, videographers, and digital artists in achieving their creative goals. Their suite of applications, including <a href="https://www.topazlabs.com/topaz-photo-ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Photo AI</a>, <a href="https://www.topazlabs.com/topaz-video-ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Video AI</a>, and <a href="https://www.topazlabs.com/gigapixel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gigapixel AI</a>, simplifies complex processes such as detail enhancement and upscaling while maintaining clarity and quality. By focusing on innovative solutions, Topaz Labs aims to provide users with reliable tools to streamline workflows and improve visual results.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.topazlabs.com/topaz-photo-ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Photo AI</strong>:</a></h2> <p>Take your photos to the next level with intelligent AI enhancements that refine details, eliminate noise, and add sharpness with a single click. Perfect for photographers who want incredible results without spending hours editing.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.topazlabs.com/topaz-photo-ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" width="1200" height="727" data-attachment-id="301002" data-permalink="https://thisweekinphoto.com/they-called-us-liars-ai-pioneer-speaks/photo_ai/" data-orig-file="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Photo_AI-scaled.jpeg" data-orig-size="2048,1240" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Photo_AI" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Photo_AI-300x182.jpeg" data-large-file="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Photo_AI-1200x727.jpeg" data-src="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Photo_AI-1200x727.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-301002 lazyload" data-srcset="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Photo_AI-1200x727.jpeg 1200w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Photo_AI-300x182.jpeg 300w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Photo_AI-768x465.jpeg 768w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Photo_AI-1536x930.jpeg 1536w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Photo_AI-scaled.jpeg 2048w" data-sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200/727;" /></a></figure> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots"/> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.topazlabs.com/topaz-video-ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Video AI</strong>:</a> </h2> <p><br>Transform your video projects with <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/topaz-labs-launches-first-commercially-available-ai-video-enterprise-tool-with-unprecedented-performance-302194309.html" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/topaz-labs-launches-first-commercially-available-ai-video-enterprise-tool-with-unprecedented-performance-302194309.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the first commercially available</a> AI solution designed to upscale, stabilize, and enhance footage with unprecedented performance. Whether you’re restoring old clips or refining new content, Video AI ensures every frame meets professional standards, delivering unmatched clarity and quality.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.topazlabs.com/topaz-video-ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" width="1200" height="728" data-attachment-id="301003" data-permalink="https://thisweekinphoto.com/they-called-us-liars-ai-pioneer-speaks/video_ai/" data-orig-file="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Video_AI-scaled.jpeg" data-orig-size="2048,1243" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Video_AI" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Video_AI-300x182.jpeg" data-large-file="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Video_AI-1200x728.jpeg" data-src="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Video_AI-1200x728.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-301003 lazyload" data-srcset="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Video_AI-1200x728.jpeg 1200w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Video_AI-300x182.jpeg 300w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Video_AI-768x466.jpeg 768w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Video_AI-1536x932.jpeg 1536w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Video_AI-scaled.jpeg 2048w" data-sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200/728;" /></a></figure> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots"/> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.topazlabs.com/gigapixel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Gigapixel AI</strong>:</a></h2> <p>Forget blurry enlargements—Gigapixel AI lets you upscale images with stunning clarity and detail. From big prints to tight crops, this is the ultimate tool for creating jaw-dropping results from any photo.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.topazlabs.com/gigapixel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" width="1200" height="728" data-attachment-id="301004" data-permalink="https://thisweekinphoto.com/they-called-us-liars-ai-pioneer-speaks/gigapixel_ai/" data-orig-file="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GigaPixel_AI-scaled.jpeg" data-orig-size="2048,1242" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="GigaPixel_AI" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GigaPixel_AI-300x182.jpeg" data-large-file="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GigaPixel_AI-1200x728.jpeg" data-src="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GigaPixel_AI-1200x728.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-301004 lazyload" data-srcset="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GigaPixel_AI-1200x728.jpeg 1200w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GigaPixel_AI-300x182.jpeg 300w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GigaPixel_AI-768x466.jpeg 768w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GigaPixel_AI-1536x932.jpeg 1536w, https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GigaPixel_AI-scaled.jpeg 2048w" data-sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200/728;" /></a></figure> <p>These apps are game-changers for creatives, offering powerful tools to achieve professional results with ease.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots"/> <p></p> <div class="stream-item stream-item-below-post-content"><div class="g g-2"><div class="g-single a-121"><a class="gofollow" data-track="MTIxLDIsMSw2MA==" href="https://www.flickr.com/account/upgrade/pro?select&coupon=21for21&utm_campaign=flickr-21st-birthday&utm_source=flickr&utm_medium=twip&utm_content=pro-upgrade"><img data-src="https://thisweekinphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/728-x-90-Leaderboard.png" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="lazyload" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 728px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 728/90;" /></a></div></div></div> </div> <div id="post-extra-info"> <div class="theiaStickySidebar"> <div class="single-post-meta post-meta clearfix"><div class="tie-alignright"></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <script id="tie-schema-json" type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Article","dateCreated":"2024-11-19T14:22:16-08:00","datePublished":"2024-11-19T14:22:16-08:00","dateModified":"2024-11-19T14:24:01-08:00","headline":"They Called Us Liars! 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