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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Chelsea Ritschel

‘Female only’ app criticised as ‘transphobic’ and ‘racist’ after AI software denies some women

Giggle

A social media app created for “females only” and its founder are facing criticism and accusations of transphobia and racism after trans women and women of colour reported being denied access by the facial recognition software.

Giggle was launched by CEO and founder Sall Grover in 2020, according to The Verge, with the platform’s frequently asked questions page describing it as a platform that “connects girls in a private and secure manner for many different purposes”.

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