Unmasking AI’s Detrimental Effects on the Trans Community

We’ll ease into the dangers with an example which, on the surface, may not seem serious. If you are on social media, you know what a face filter is. They use machine learning to warp your face, make you look old or even turn your dog into a Disney character. Most would agree these are just harmless fun. When it comes to gender, things can be more complicated. Although, the negative consequences should not be overstated. I’m only an ally and can't speak for trans people. It does seem that, even amongst the trans community, the consequences of gender-swapping filters <a href="https://time.com/5590491/snapchat-filter-gender-swap-trans-community/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">are debatable.</a> They can allow you to <a href="https://time.com/5590491/snapchat-filter-gender-swap-trans-community/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">explore your gender identity and expression</a>. However, they can also <a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a27506073/snapchat-gender-swap-filter/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">enforce gender stereotypes</a> and… <a href="https://towardsdatascience.com/unmasking-ais-detrimental-effects-on-the-trans-community-d8f870949d79">Click Here</a>