Philosopher's Zone
Philosopher's Zone
ABC ABC Australia
What beauty apps are doing to us
33 minutes Posted Sep 25, 2025 at 11:00 pm.
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Beauty apps are becoming more and more miraculously high-tech, but also more and more invasive. You might feel OK about an app that gives your face a "beauty rating", but what if the app started to recommend cosmetic surgery procedures? Or how about a selfie enhancement app that doesn't just get rid of minor skin blemishes, but actually alters the shape of your face to suit and algorithmically determined ideal?