After a furore online, TikTok has deleted a viral filter which made people look overweight. The AI-generated “chubby filter” was created by CapCut, a video editing software owned by the same parent ...

TikTok has stopped allowing people to search for videos featuring the use of an artificial intelligence “chubby” filter after users criticized it as a form of body shaming. Participants in the trend ...

There are strong social and cultural incentives to look as good as possible, so it’s unsurprising that many people strive to present themselves in the best possible light—especially online. However, a ...

A wealth of research has shown that using social media is associated with, and can contribute to, a more negative body image (e.g., dissatisfaction with one’s appearance). This is particularly the ...

These apps also offer “structural” edits. These mimic cosmetic surgery procedures such as rhinoplasty (more commonly known as ...

Beverley Mitchell got candid about her recent moments of self-doubt and body image issues while explaining her recent uptick in social media filters. “Hey guys, you’ve probably noticed that a few of ...

With children more plugged in to social media than ever before, a wave of new image editing apps and filters along with trends related to appearance have parents concerned about damage to body image.