TikTok’s New Hyper-Realistic Effect Sparks Beauty Debate

Two new effects on TikTok can give users sculp ted cheekbones, plumped lips, or a younger look with the push of a button. But this hyper-realistic image-altering tech also spurs backlash. WSJ reporter Sara Ashley O'Brien joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how these filters work and why some experts say they could damage users' mental health.

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Two new effects on TikTok can give users sculp ted cheekbones, plumped lips, or a younger look with the push of a button. But this hyper-realistic image-altering tech also spurs backlash. WSJ reporter Sara Ashley O'Brien joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how these filters work and why some experts say they could damage users' mental health.

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