San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has ordered Apple and Google to remove 13 apps – dubbed ‘nudify’ apps – from their app stores. The apps allowed users to upload photos of people and generate sexually explicit images without their consent, raising concerns about privacy and non-consensual pornography. Official estimates suggest that Apple and Google likely earned millions in fees from these applications.
The cease-and-desist letters sent to both companies cite violations of California law prohibiting the distribution of intimate images without consent. Chiu’s office alleges the apps facilitate the creation of deepfakes and contribute to a growing problem of online sexual exploitation. The city attorney stated that the apps “enable the creation of non-consensual intimate images, causing significant emotional distress and potential harm to individuals.”
The 13 apps targeted include those allowing users to generate explicit content featuring real people without their knowledge or permission. While the specific financial gains for Apple and Google are not detailed in reports, officials estimate the companies profited significantly through app store fees and commissions. The city attorney's office has demanded that both companies take immediate action to remove the apps and prevent similar applications from appearing in their stores.
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