This archive report was first published on 17 July 2019.
Published on July 17, 2019, a report by Mail Online has raised concerns about FaceApp, a mobile application that has become one of the most downloaded in the world.
FaceApp, developed in 2017, uses artificial intelligence and neural face transformations to edit photos and make users appear older or younger. The app has gone viral on social media platforms, with celebrities and users engaging in the #faceappchallenge globally.
However, security experts have warned that the app's terms and conditions give it permanent access to users' camera rolls and allow it to use images without permission. This has raised concerns about user data security and what the Russian developer does with user photos.
FaceApp's free service uses AI to edit photos and transform them into someone double or triple their age. It can also change hair color, permit beards, and even make users appear younger.
But with its surge in popularity, some have questioned how secure user data is and what the app does with user photos. The app's terms and conditions essentially give FaceApp access to use, modify, adapt, and publish any images users offer up in exchange for its AI.
