According to the story, a popular filter that made users appear overweight was taken down from TikTok after receiving a lot of negative feedback from users.
An artificial intelligence (AI) application called a “chubby filter” altered a person’s appearance in a photo to make it appear as though they had gained weight.
Many people have shared their “before and after” images on the platform with jokes about how different they looked – however, others said it was a form of “body shaming” and should not be permitted.
Experts have also warned the filter could fuel a “toxic diet culture” online and potentially contribute to eating disorders.
