Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicole Wootton-Cane

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Apple under fire for hosting apps generating images of sexual assault - You Need To See This

  • An investigation by The Independent has revealed that AI nudification apps generating explicit imagery and depictions of sexual assault were freely downloadable on Apple's App Store.
  • One app allowed users to upload photos into graphic rape scenarios for a monthly subscription fee before being removed following Apple's intervention.
  • Apple stated that its policies prohibit overtly sexual content and claimed several flagged apps added violating features after passing initial app reviews.
  • UK Labour MP Jess Asato, who is taking legal action against xAI after falling victim to deepfakes, accused app creators of deliberately enabling abuse against women and children.
  • Campaigners and the End Violence Against Women Coalition called on Ofcom and the UK government to enforce stricter regulations and safety requirements on tech platforms.

IN FULL

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.