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San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI ‘Nudify’ Apps From Their Stores
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· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about this development can be found through Yahoo, which has reported on the city's demand for the removal of these apps from online stores. San Francisco officials are taking action against certain apps available in online stores.
San Francisco officials are taking action against certain apps available in online stores. The city is demanding that two major tech companies remove apps that use AI to create nude images.
These apps are referred to as "nudify" apps, indicating their purpose. The demand is targeted at Apple and Google, who operate the stores where these apps are available.
Further details about this development can be found through Yahoo, which has reported on the city's demand for the removal of these apps from online stores.
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Category: business Published: July 20, 2026 Source: Yahoo Reading time: 1 min
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