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Apple, Google Face Scrutiny Over Non-Consensual Imagery Apps
4/16/2026
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Story summary
- The Tech Transparency Project found Apple and Google-hosted apps enabled non-consensual sexualized imagery, with 483 million downloads and $122 million in revenue.
- Apple removed 15 apps after inquiries.
- Google is investigating violations.
- Google has removed some flagged apps.
- Regulators urge stricter policies, with new legislation proposed in the United States and United Kingdom to curb non-consensual content.
