Nudify Apps: The Unwanted Gift That Keeps on Giving (Thanks to Big Tech)
The murky nudifier ecosystem is thriving, with “nudify” apps making millions by creating nonconsensual images. Despite some tech companies’ efforts to curb these deepfake platforms, millions still access them monthly, fueling a lucrative business. Silicon Valley’s laissez-faire approach has allowed this industry to persist, turning AI into a tool for harassment.
Hot Take:
In the digital age, it seems the only thing evolving faster than AI is the creativity of those who misuse it. Apparently, there’s big money in making fake nudes—who knew that Silicon Valley’s laissez-faire attitude could lead to such a revealing situation?
Key Points:
- Websites that create nonconsensual explicit images are raking in millions annually.
- Major tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Cloudflare inadvertently support these sites.
- Despite being illegal, AI-generated deepfakes continue to proliferate online.
- Efforts by tech companies and lawmakers to curb these activities have been sluggish.
- There’s a growing need for comprehensive action against this harmful industry.
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