YouTube and X Have Become ‘Gateways’ to Nudify Apps

A new study says social media platforms are effectively directing users to websites that can generate nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfakes for as little as $1 per image. The finding raises reputational and compliance risk for platforms and underscores potential demand for stronger enforcement and regulation around synthetic media and consent.

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A new study says social media platforms are effectively directing users to websites that can generate nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfakes for as little as $1 per image. The finding raises reputational and compliance risk for platforms and underscores potential demand for stronger enforcement and regulation around synthetic media and consent.