FaceApp blasted as ‘racist’ for lightening skin tone

By Around the Web

(MASHABLE TECH) — The makers of FaceApp are backtracking after users accused the popular face-morphing app of racism.

According to the company, the app will “transform your face using Artificial Intelligence in just one tap!” Selfie-takers can make their photos look old, force a smile onto their otherwise grumpy mug, or beautify themselves.

Troublingly, this last option, labeled as “hot,” appears to lighten users’ skin tone.

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