Young people with healthy BMIs are using AI and simple photo-editing software to fake their weight and access powerful weight-loss drugs, an ITV News investigation has found.
Weight-loss injections are intended for people with obesity or specific medical needs – but after hearing repeated claims that some online pharmacies were approving edited photos, our reporter Cree-Summer Haughton decided to test the system.
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If you are struggling with eating and your mental health – and feel you need help, there are resources available to support you.
• Visit: BEAT, the UK’s Eating Disorder charity: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ – for helpline & email contact information, and webchat
• Visit: Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ – or call: 116 123 free, 24 hours a day
• Visit: Home – Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/
