An industry watchdog, the Tech Transparency Project, found in a January review that Google Play hosted 55 'nudify' apps and Apple's App Store hosted 47, which use AI to generate non-consensual nude images. After TTP and CNBC contacted the companies, Apple removed 28 apps and Google suspended several pending investigation; the apps reportedly total over 700 million downloads and $117 million in revenue, raising enforcement and safety concerns.
Key Points
- 1Identify 102 nudify apps across Apple App Store and Google Play in January review
- 2Show significant reach: apps amassed over 700 million downloads and $117 million revenue globally
- 3Warn about policy enforcement gaps as Apple and Google remove only some apps after notification
Scoring Rationale
Timely, well-sourced industry report exposing widespread misuse and platform enforcement gaps; limited technical novelty beyond misuse documentation.
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