San Francisco orders Apple, Google to remove nudify apps from app stores

San Francisco Attorney General David Chiu has demanded that Apple and Google remove 13 'nudification' apps from their stores. These AI-powered tools allow users to create non-consensual explicit imagery, which officials argue facilitates harassment and abuse.
Why it matters
The move highlights the growing legal and ethical pressure on major tech platforms to police AI-generated content that facilitates sexual violence and harassment.
“Horrific” San Francisco orders Apple, Google to remove nudify apps from app stores Official estimates Google and Apple likely made millions in nudify app fees.
The report focuses on legal actions and public safety concerns without injecting partisan commentary.
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