Body image can be hard enough for young people. And now many parents are concerned new editing apps and filters on social media may be making matters worse. *** survey from the Harris poll found 69% ...
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 ...
A new TikTok trend has sparked discussions about body image and the often racist and classist biases embedded in beauty standards. The trend involves a viral filter that alters users’ appearances to ...
Lately, instead of the buzz I used to get from doing this, I find myself zooming in on every image, interrogating every line, blemish and pore. Growing up, I would compare my appearance to the ...
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 ...