TikTokers call for 'chubby filter' to be banned

TikTokers call for 'chubby filter' to be banned 4 hours ago Share Save Tom Gerken Technology reporter Share Save Kayleigh Gresty Sadie said she didn't think the filter should be allowed on TikTok without some kind of warning TikTok users have told the BBC they think a viral tool which makes people appear overweight should be banned from the platform. Known as a "chubby filter", the artificial intelligence (AI) tool takes a photo of a person and edits their appearance to look as though they have put on weight. Many people have shared their before and after images on the platform with jokes about how different they look - however others say it is 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. TikTok has not responded to a request for comment. Sadie, who has 66,000 followers on TikTok, is one of those calling for the "mean" filter to be banned. "It felt l ... Read full article.