In letters sent to Apple and Google, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said that both companies have long been aware that they are hosting apps in violation of state law.
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naddr1qv…puwzSan Francisco has ordered Apple and Google to remove 'nudify' apps from their stores, citing California laws against non-consensual deepfake pornography. The city attorney alleges both companies have profited from these apps despite being aware of their illegal nature and repeated warnings. While both companies state they are taking action, the city warns of potential civil penalties. - San Francisco has ordered Apple and Google to remove 'nudify' apps that digitally alter images to unclothe people. - California law criminalizes the creation and facilitation of non-consensual deepfake pornography. - City Attorney David Chiu accuses Apple and Google of profiting from these apps and failing to act proactively. - Both companies have reportedly been aware of these apps for nearly a year and have received warnings from researchers and the city. - Apple states it has removed some apps and is reviewing others, while Google claims violating apps have been suspended. - The city warns Apple and Google could face civil penalties for violating state law. Continue reading https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/17/apple-and-google-ordered-to-purge-nudify-apps-from-app-stores/