People call FaceApp racist after it lightens their skin tone

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. 

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Troublingly, this last option, labeled as "hot," appears to lighten users' skin tone.

#faceapp isn't' just bad it's also racist...🔥 filter=bleach my skin and make my nose your opinion of European. No thanks #uninstalled http://pic.twitter.com/DM6fMgUhr5

— Terrance AB Johnson (@tweeterrance) April 19, 2017 Read more...

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