Dozens of AI 'nudify' apps remain on Apple and Google Play Stores despite violating company policies.
A recent investigation by Tech Transparency Project (TTP) found that both platforms host numerous AI applications designed to create non-consensual, sexually charged images. The most infamous among them is xAI's Grok, a deepfake maker accused of generating millions of explicit content pieces, including those involving minors.
According to TTP researchers, Apple and Google are failing to adequately vet the apps in their stores, allowing thousands of potentially exploitative products to reach users worldwide. In total, over 700 million downloads have been generated by these 'nudify' apps, with the companies reaping millions in revenue from advertising.
Some of these applications were even approved for children as young as four or nine years old, defying both Apple's and Google's own policies regarding age restrictions. The lack of action from the tech giants has left many outraged, with activists calling on greater accountability from the companies.
Apple has claimed to have removed 24 apps from its store, but this does not seem sufficient given TTP's findings of over 47 offending applications. Similarly, Google has stated it suspended several apps that broke policy, but the exact number remains unclear.
The emergence of these AI 'nudify' apps poses significant risks for children and teenagers, many of whom are being exposed to disturbing content without their consent or even knowledge. The companies must take immediate action to address this issue, ensuring stricter vetting processes in place to prevent these products from circulating online.
A recent investigation by Tech Transparency Project (TTP) found that both platforms host numerous AI applications designed to create non-consensual, sexually charged images. The most infamous among them is xAI's Grok, a deepfake maker accused of generating millions of explicit content pieces, including those involving minors.
According to TTP researchers, Apple and Google are failing to adequately vet the apps in their stores, allowing thousands of potentially exploitative products to reach users worldwide. In total, over 700 million downloads have been generated by these 'nudify' apps, with the companies reaping millions in revenue from advertising.
Some of these applications were even approved for children as young as four or nine years old, defying both Apple's and Google's own policies regarding age restrictions. The lack of action from the tech giants has left many outraged, with activists calling on greater accountability from the companies.
Apple has claimed to have removed 24 apps from its store, but this does not seem sufficient given TTP's findings of over 47 offending applications. Similarly, Google has stated it suspended several apps that broke policy, but the exact number remains unclear.
The emergence of these AI 'nudify' apps poses significant risks for children and teenagers, many of whom are being exposed to disturbing content without their consent or even knowledge. The companies must take immediate action to address this issue, ensuring stricter vetting processes in place to prevent these products from circulating online.
. I mean, who creates an app that makes deepfake images of minors? It's just not okay! And to think that thousands of people have downloaded these apps thinking they're safe for their kids... it's a nightmare come true 
. Apple and Google need to step up their game and make sure these apps are thoroughly vetted before hitting the stores. 24 removed apps is nothing compared to the 47 offenders TTP found 
. It's time for them to take responsibility and put children first 
. I'm all for innovation, but not at the expense of our safety and well-being 
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. I mean, we're talking about thousands of apps being downloaded by millions of people without proper checks in place. It's just not right 
. Apple and Google have got to do better than just claiming they've removed a few bad apples from the store. We need stricter vetting processes, like, pronto 
. I'm worried about those kids getting exposed to this stuff without even realizing what's happening to them 
. Companies have gotta take responsibility for their role in all this 
. I mean, 700 million downloads? That's just crazy. Can't they see how this is damaging young minds? It's like they're just cashing in on our kids' innocence 
. Something needs to change, and fast 
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. I mean, come on, 700 million downloads? That's a huge number, and thousands of kids have been exposed to some really messed up content without even knowing it. And what really gets me is that they're raking in the cash from ads while doing nothing about it 
. The thing is, these AI 'nudify' apps are basically creating a culture of exploitation and it's not okay 
... how can Apple & Google let this happen?! 
700 million downloads of explicit content, including minors? That's just sickening 
They need to step up their game and vet these apps way more thoroughly before they hit the stores. This is just a huge failure on their part. And what really gets me is that some of these apps were approved for kids as young as 4 or 9! How is that even possible? 
. Apple and Google need to step up their vetting game and remove all these offending apps ASAP 
. We can't just sit back and let our kids get exposed to this kind of content without a fight 
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