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Minors can access AI nude-generating apps despite Apple and Google parental controls

2026-10-19 | USA | incident | psychological, rights
Our take

Researchers found 135 nudify apps, some rated for young children. Apple and Google removed some of them once someone else did the review.

The facts

A Tech Transparency Project investigation found that minors could access AI-powered apps generating fake nude images, bypassing parental controls on Apple and Google platforms. Researchers identified 135 such apps, some misclassified for young children, exposing minors to inappropriate content and privacy violations. Apple and Google removed some apps after being alerted.

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