TikTok removes filter that makes people look fat after a flood of criticism (Photo: TikTok)
A filter that went viral on TikTok attracted so much negative attention that the app decided to remove it completely from the platform.
It was the “chubby filter“, a filter that used artificial intelligence to show what a slim person would look like if they were fat.
The problem was that most people who participated in the trend ended up mocking themselves after seeing themselves with a few extra pounds, which led to a flood of criticism.
Emma Beckett, a nutritionist consulted by the BBC, explained that the filter could promote “toxic diet culture” and fuel eating disorders. Additionally, many accused the filter of promoting fatphobic discourse.
It’s important to note that while TikTok stated they removed the template from CapCut, their video editing app, other versions can still be found on the platform.
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