PSYCHREG - AI-Generated Faces Reveal Deep-Rooted Bias Against Obesity in Psychological Testing

Jul 22, 2025·
Matilde Tassinari
Matilde Tassinari
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PSYCHREG - AI-Generated Faces Reveal Deep-Rooted Bias Against Obesity in Psychological Testing

A new study utilizing AI-generated faces reveals that people consistently rate individuals perceived as overweight lower in attractiveness and competence, highlighting pervasive implicit weight bias. This research suggests that even AI models may reflect existing societal biases due to skewed training data, underscoring the need for diverse and realistic representations to accurately measure and address prejudice.

Read the full article here: https://www.psychreg.org/ai-generated-faces-reveal-deep-rooted-bias-against-obesity-psychological-testing/