This move by Apple, along with Google's recent removal of a face-swapping app from its Play Store, suggests that app store operators are becoming more proactive in taking action against such apps. Previously, these operators required the apps to stop running such ads but did not remove them. The removal of these apps is significant as they have been linked to serious harm, with instances of their misuse reported in schools across the country.
Key takeaways:
- Apple has removed three AI image generation apps from the App Store that were found to advertise the ability to create nonconsensual nude images.
- The removal of these apps came after 404 Media provided Apple with links to the specific apps and their related ads, indicating that Apple was not able to find the violating apps on its own.
- Meta also deleted ads for five different apps, including two web-based services and three apps on the Apple App Store, after they were flagged by 404 Media.
- The actions by Apple and Google, which recently removed a face swapping app from the Play Store, suggest that app store operators are becoming more proactive in taking action against apps that violate their policies.