Tekboost Blog 5 Reasons Why You Should Never Use FaceApp

FaceApp is a mobile application, which was developed in Russia. It transforms your facial features through artificial intelligence (AI) with just one tap. If you notice during the last couple of weeks, your social media accounts must have been filled with young, older and gender changed photos of your friends and family member, it's all because of the application FaceApp.With just the press of one button, this application can change your entire look. Everyone wants to try out the FaceApp challenge and show the world how they will look when they turn old, thus, more and more users have been downloading this application to take part in this challenge.There have been several concerns circulating this viral application that include privacy and security of your photos. This application was developed in 2017, but recently it has started gaining much popularity due to a couple of new filters that include editing your picture to make yourself look younger or older. However, when you download a certain application that does not have a strong user agreement, then you are exposing yourself to certain consequences.Here are 5 reasons why you should never use FaceApp.1.Security ConcernsFaceApp`s terms and conditions dictate a few statements which seem to be sketchy. As soon as you have edited your picture on this application, you are granting them a license to do whatever they want to do with it. All users should go through its privacy policy thoroughly because by accepting it, you are automatically giving them permission to use your photos for any purpose.2.Faceapp Shares Information With FacebookCelebrities, movie stars, influencers and tons of other people are suddenly attracted towards this app, but there are many things that we are not aware of. By accepting the terms and conditions, not only do we give access to our photo library, but FaceApp also shares your info with Facebook. When we open this app, it sends information on our phone to Facebook. The most unsettling part is that you don't know how much data has been sent to several servers while you are using this app.3.Stores Your Photos On The CloudThe terms and conditions do suggest that they do not transfer your photos to Russia, however, it does specify that it stores the photos of users on the cloud for a short time, claiming that it is only done for traffic and performance. They have also mentioned that the picture will be deleted from their server after 48 hours, but you never know what they must be doing with your pictures during this time.4.Unrealistic Beauty StandardsPeople are having a great time using this app and challenging each other to the FaceApp challenge. However, such photo editing apps are creating unrealistic beauty standards. We have started to believe that pimples, wrinkles, spots, dark colored skin should not be embraced. Thus, we should start using these apps to look beautiful by creating unrealistic notions of beauty in our minds.5.Mishandling Your PhotosFaceApp acknowledges the fact that they will do whatever they want with the picture that you have created. They can not only repost your pictures, but also make money from them. The app also suggests that if they use the picture and it causes any damage, you have waived your right to do anything against them by giving your consent. They are not obliged to keep your information or photos private once you agree with the terms and conditions when you download the app.Everyone nowadays is concerned about FaceApp using his or her data, but if that is your main concern, then reconsider using any social media app that is asking you to share any personal information.