TikTok "Disney" AI filter turns lesbian psychologist into a man
An AI-powered filter transformed Dr. Jessica Taylor, a lesbian psychologist known for her advocacy on women's issues and mental health, into a male version of herself, sparking discussion about the implications of gender representation and identity in digital spaces. What happened Dr Jessica Taylor and her wife Jaimi put their wedding photos through a Disney Pixar-style filter available on TikTok, only for the filter to convert Taylor into a prince rather than a princess. Mother-of-two Jess took to Instagram to joke that Disney was being a "homophobic AF" for not representing their same-sex marriage. The filter was created on TikTok editing app CapCut. It is understood not to be affiliated with Disney itself. Why it happened The use of AI filters on platforms like TikTok has become increasingly popular, allowing users to experiment with their appearance in various ways. Dr. Taylor's experience highlights how these filters can inadvertently reinforce stereotypes or misrepresent identities, especially when applied to individuals with strong public personas advocating for specific communities. What it means The incident raises questions about the intersection of technology, gender identity and representation. It also underlines the potential for AI tools to impact perceptions of gender and sexuality, as well as the responsibility of creators and users to consider the implications of their digital transformations. System 🤖 Disney Pixar AI filter Developer: TikTok Country: UK Sector: Media/entertainment/sports/arts Purpose: I mitate Disney Technology: Computer vision; Machine learning Issue: Accuracy/reliability; Fairness ; Transparency
- Date it happened
- 2024-10-01
- Organisation involved
- Dr Jessica Taylor
- Product, system or model
- Disney Pixar AI filter
This incident was imported from AIAAIC and is used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Our additions to it — the structured fields, the translation, the checks against other reports — are published under the same licence.
This is a record of what was reported, not a finding that anyone broke the law. If it names your organisation and you believe it is wrong, the corrections process is free and open to everyone.