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Phys.org — Technology · October 9, 2026 · On the brief until October 23, 2026

'Make this face look gay': AI models alter faces to give people stereotypical 'gay,' 'straight' or 'criminal' features

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Applying visual stereotypes to altered faces

Vision-language models refused to determine sexual orientation from facial photos. Yet the same systems modified faces to look gay, straight, or criminal by applying measurable visual stereotypes. This pattern introduces new forms of algorithmic profiling that mimic discredited physiognomic claims.

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Models state that appearance cannot reveal personal character, while still producing visual stereotypes of criminality and sexual orientation on command.

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