FaceApp apologises for 'racist' filter that lightens users' skintone

Users of viral face-tuning app have criticised its 'hot' filter for whitening skin

The creator of an app which changes your selfies using artificial intelligence has apologised because its "hot" filter automatically lightened people's skin.

FaceApp is touted as an app which uses "neural networks" to change facial characteristics, adding smiles or making users look older or younger. But users noticed one of the options, initially labelled as "hot" made people look whiter.