EPIC Joins Bipartisan Coalition Calling on State AGs to Hold Apple, Google Accountable for Platforming ‘Nudify’ Apps
Summary
EPIC and a coalition of civil society groups are urging state attorneys general to take legal action against Apple and Google. The groups accuse the tech giants of profiting from and enabling the proliferation of deepfake 'nudify' applications on their app stores.
IFF Assessment
This article highlights a concerning trend of harmful AI-generated content being distributed through major app platforms, which can be used for malicious purposes like non-consensual image generation.
Defender Context
This situation raises concerns about the security and ethical implications of AI-generated content, particularly deepfakes, and the responsibility of platform providers. Defenders should be aware of the growing ease with which malicious deepfakes can be created and distributed, and consider the potential for such tools to be used in disinformation campaigns or personal attacks.