FaceApp and the Savage Shock of Aging

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Nyakundi Report

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Primary source Kenyan Digest archive

This archive report was first published on 21 July 2019.

Published on July 21, 2019, an article in Nyakundi Report explored the impact of FaceApp, a popular photo editing app, on our perception of aging.

FaceApp's ability to transform users' faces into older versions of themselves has sparked a mix of emotions, from shock and awe to fear and anxiety.

As we gaze into the mirror, we're confronted with the harsh reality of our own mortality, and the app's algorithmic predictions of our future selves can be both fascinating and unsettling.

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