TikTok Called Out for AI ‘Chubby Filter’ Videos Over Potential Body Negativity
AI filters used on videos uploaded to Tiktok allow users to post videos or images of themselves and others, even if they gain weight, even if criticisms and call for them to be removed as criticism continues to grow.
The so-called “Chubby filter“ Has been used In uncertain Number of videos Use Capcut, an app owned by Tiktok’s parent company Bontedance, which provides video templates. However, there are new videos that criticize the trend and ask tiktok to remove filters (even if not available as a filter option on tiktok) because it can damage people’s body images, especially teenagers.
The media is also noticing. incision and BBC Readers have been warned about filters, as well as writers Metropolitan UK Proposed the technology, he said: “With filters like this one popping up, it seems that they are still fighting physical humiliation.”
A Tiktok spokesperson told CNET that the Capcut template has been removed from the video editing application and that Tiktok does not recommend using filtered videos or displaying videos to users identified as teenagers.
Now, the search filter produces a disclaimer at the top of the search results, “You are more than just weight. If you or someone you know has questions about body image, food, or exercise – it’s important to know that helps you there and that you are not alone. If you feel comfortable.
Disclaimer Link to Safety Center in Tiktok Resource pages and website searches Local Service Provider Who can help?
