Apple and Google Ordered to Remove ‘Nudify’ Apps from Their Stores

In a significant move against digital exploitation, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has sent letters to Apple and Google, urging them to remove all applications that can generate nude images without consent. These so-called 'nudify' apps have been flagged as violating California state law, and Chiu argues that both tech giants have long been aware of their presence on their platforms. The demand underscores growing regulatory pressure on major app store operators to take responsibility for harmful content distributed through their ecosystems. Apple and Google now face the challenge of balancing user safety with their roles as gatekeepers of digital distribution.