AI Nudify Apps Thrive on App Stores

A recent investigation has revealed the presence of numerous AI-powered "nudify" applications on the Apple and Google app stores. These apps, which digitally remove clothing to create explicit imagery, were found to have been downloaded over 705 million times globally, generating $117 million in revenue. Both Apple and Google have acknowledged the findings and stated actions have been taken, including removing some offending apps and suspending others pending further investigation.

Despite these responses, a report from The Transparency Project (TTP) concludes that both tech giants are not doing enough to combat the proliferation of non-consensual deepfake apps. TTP highlights that these platforms host applications that can transform ordinary photos into abusive, sexualized images, raising serious user safety concerns. This issue gains further prominence following recent controversies surrounding AI models generating unauthorized sexualized images, including those appearing to depict children, underscoring the ongoing challenges tech companies face in regulating AI-generated content.