FaceApp

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy...-user-photos-schumer-asks-fbi-to-investigate/

Like most tech companies, they deny that they’re doing more nefarious stuff with your data and try to assure you that the images are “usually” deleted from their servers. But, in an age of increasingly sophisticated facial recognition software that is being used by state actors, why do you want to make it easier on them? Are a few seconds of amusement really worth it?

 

I wouldn't use it. it's probably hopeless anyway. No one will be able to protect their image from getting hijacked in the end, but I don't want to be at the front of the line.

 

If youre really worried about this, its time to uninstall all your other apps or go back to the good ol Nokia thats been sitting in that desk drawer for 15 years.

 

As @JuanValdez said, it’s not worth being Dale Gribble paranoid about this. That ship sailed long ago. But, I don’t have to volunteer to give a Russian company access to my likeness in perpetuity.

 

Can we make ourselves younger too?

 

Pretty sure that won't save you either.

 

Yes

 

well shet... i shall stop using it. what's the worse thing russia can do with my selfies doe?

yes, in 2 versions of your younger self too.

 

https://nypost.com/2019/07/17/faceapp-security-concerns-russians-now-own-all-your-old-photos/amp/

 

but technically doe, i'm not in the know or anything, but don't most apps and services we use store our pics? instagram, tweeter, facebook, etc?

 

Russia already controls my vote, who cares about my face.

 

I used the hipster beard filter and my picture didn’t change.

Stopped using it

 

Best app ever and yes i am a russian bot