San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI ‘Nudify’ Apps From App Stores

Jul 17, 2026

San Francisco's City Attorney's Office has sent cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google, demanding the removal of 13 AI-powered 'nudify' apps from their app stores. These apps use face-swapping technology and are reportedly used to target women and girls without their consent.

Why it matters: This move underscores increasing legal scrutiny on tech platforms to address AI tools that facilitate non-consensual image abuse.

Full story at: WIRED / AI ↗