AI apps with hidden sexual and violent deepfake features made it into the App Store
An investigation revealed more than 400 AI applications that allow users to generate sexual and violent deepfakes by uploading photos. These apps were apparently developed by a single Chinese organization and successfully passed review on both Apple's App Store and Google Play Store. The deepfakes could potentially be weaponized to humiliate or threaten victims. The discovery highlights gaps in app store content moderation processes.
Key points
- Over 400 apps with hidden deepfake generation features passed app store review
- Apps enable creation of sexual and violent deepfakes from user photos
- Present on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store
- Could be used for harassment or threat campaigns
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