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Lloyd Coombes

EXPLAINED: Apple struggling to curtail so called dual use apps | Vintage Vibes

Apple Logo behind a waterfall.

A new report has highlighted how Apple faces a steep challenge in preventing 'Face Swap' apps in the App Store that can otherwise be used to create deepfake images - including pornography.

The company regulates its App Store via a "walled garden" policy where apps are required to comply with Apple's guidelines, but a report from 404 Media suggests "dual use" apps that incorporate features like face swapping can be used to switch faces onto pornographic content - sometimes using minors.

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