06/08/2026
A Chinese beauty influencer is facing intense online scrutiny after a livestream filter malfunction briefly revealed her unedited appearance to viewers.
According to Chinese media reports, the incident quickly went viral across social platforms, with some viewers claiming the influencer looked dramatically different from the image she typically presented online. The controversy allegedly resulted in the loss of more than 140,000 followers in a short period of time.
The incident has reignited a long-running debate in China over the widespread use of beauty filters, facial reshaping effects, and AI-powered appearance enhancements on livestreaming platforms. Many popular influencers rely on advanced software that can alter facial features, skin texture, body shape, and even voice characteristics in real time.