Archive · 18 Jul 2026
San Francisco Sues Apple, Google Over AI Nudify Apps
The city of San Francisco is taking legal action against Apple and Google.
They want these companies to remove AI-powered apps that can create fake nude images of people without their consent.
These apps are called 'nudify' apps.
The city says these apps are harmful, especially to women and girls, and that Apple and Google are making money from them.
The city believes the companies should stop allowing these apps because they can be used to hurt people.
San Francisco has ordered Apple and Google to remove AI-powered nudify apps from their app stores.
The apps are alleged to enable the creation of non-consensual intimate deepfakes.
Authorities claim the companies continued to host and process payments for these apps despite knowing the legal risks.
City Attorney David Chiu accuses Apple and Google of profiting from apps that exploit women and girls.
The action is based on the violation of California law.
- Who
- San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu
- What
- Legal action against Apple and Google for hosting AI-powered nudify apps
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- San Francisco, California
- Why
- Apps enable creation of non-consensual intimate deepfakes and violate California law
- Companies Involved
- Apple, Google
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Legal Action
- Removal of AI-powered nudify apps
- Reason for Action
- Creation of non-consensual intimate deepfakes
- Law Violation
- California law