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Civitai Bans Real People Models Amid Regulation Pressure

5/28/2025

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Civitai, the AI model sharing platform, has taken a bold step by banning models of real individuals in response to new regulations in the U.S. and Europe. This move seeks to combat nonconsensual adult content, driven by pressure from payment processors. However, users may still seek alternative platforms to create such content.

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Story summary

Civitai, the AI model sharing platform, has taken a bold step by banning models of real individuals in response to new regulations in the U.S. and Europe. This move seeks to combat nonconsensual adult content, driven by pressure from payment processors. However, users may still seek alternative platforms to create such content.