For example, the app announces that there will be changes in the coming weeks regarding beauty filters, which will change your appearance by, for example, giving you full lips or long eyes. TikTok refers to a study by British non-profit Internet Matters. “That report found new insights into the impact of filter use on teenagers’ self-esteem.”
“A clear distinction is made between filters that are intended to be funny, such as filters that give you animal ears, and filters that are intended to change your appearance.” For example, there is particular concern that teenagers sometimes do not ‘ understand that a video uses a beauty filter and is therefore not authentic.
TikTok solution: global age restriction on the use of certain beauty filters for teenagers under 18. In addition, the application will provide more information about filters, so that it is clear what will change your appearance when you use them .
In addition, the company will make the people who develop filters more aware of the (unintended) effects that some filters may have. “By promoting authenticity, respect and support, we can create a digital world where everyone feels empowered to be themselves,” he said.
2024-11-28 07:57:00
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