Snapchat’s AI under fire Snapchat, the popular social media app known for its ephemeral content, has come under fire for its use of AI. Users have criticized the app’s AI-powered filters, which they claim promote Eurocentric beauty standards and perpetuate racist and colorist ideas. Specifically, users have taken issue with filters that lighten skin tones or narrow noses, as well as filters that overlay “anime-style” features onto users’ faces. Critics argue that these filters promote unrealistic beauty standards and can contribute to self-esteem issues, particularly among users of color. Snapchat has responded to the backlash by removing some of the … Continue reading Snapchat’s AI Filters Face Backlash Over Racism and Colorism Claims