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SF Nabs Tech Giants Over Nudify Apps
18 Jul
Summary
- San Francisco ordered Apple and Google to remove 'nudify' apps.
- Apps alter photos to create non-consensual deepfake pornography.
- Tech companies may face civil penalties for hosting these apps.
San Francisco has issued a directive to Apple and Google, demanding the removal of numerous "nudify" applications from their respective app stores. These controversial apps possess the capability to digitally alter photographs, effectively unclotbing individuals and generating non-consensual deepfake pornography.
California law strictly prohibits the facilitation or aiding of non-consensual deepfake pornography creation. San Francisco asserts that despite these regulations and prior warnings, both tech giants have continued to host and profit from these apps, potentially earning millions in fees.
The city attorney's office has warned Apple and Google of potential civil penalties for violating the law. The companies have been given 28 days to respond to the city's demands.
Deepfake pornography, previously a concern mainly for female celebrities, can now target any individual with a publicly available photo thanks to these "nudify" applications.
