San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI 'Nudify' Apps from App Stores
21 hours ago
- San Francisco ordered Apple and Google to remove 'nudify' apps that digitally alter photos to remove clothing.
- California law criminalizes aiding in creating non-consensual deepfake pornography, and allows civil actions against facilitators.
- City Attorney David Chiu stated the companies profit from apps exploiting women and girls, and have been warned repeatedly.
- Tech Transparency Project reports indicated dozens of apps sold deepfake services via the app stores.
- Apple and Google could face civil penalties; Apple removed three apps, Google suspended five from Play Store.