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San Francisco attorney orders Apple, Google to remove 'nudify' apps

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

San Francisco's attorney sent cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google over 13 apps that use AI to create non-consensual nude images. The apps, available on both app stores, violate laws against deepfake pornography. The letters demand removal within 30 days or face legal action.

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The order highlights ongoing failures in app store moderation, but enforcement will test whether legal pressure can outpace the rapid spread of harmful AI tools.
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