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Apple confirmed the removal of AI applications designed to generate non-consensual nude images from its App Store.

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Who
Apple, David Chiu, Adam Dema
What
Apple confirmed the removal of AI applications designed to generate non-consensual nude images from its App Store.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:31:03 GMT · 6h 42m ago
Where
San Francisco ·
Why
Apple stated that these apps violate their App Review Guidelines prohibiting the generation, distribution, or consumption of pornography.
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Apple has removed three specific 'nudification' apps and is terminating associated developer accounts, aligning with legal demands to curb the creation of non-consensual synthetic nude imagery.

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