San Francisco city attorney orders Apple and Google to remove AI deepfake nude apps
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has demanded that Apple and Google remove 13 mobile applications capable of generating non-consensual AI-powered nude images from their app stores.
1. Cease-and-Desist Order
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has issued cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google, demanding the removal of 13 mobile applications from their respective app stores. These applications are reportedly capable of generating non-consensual nude images of individuals using artificial intelligence. The legal action asserts that by hosting these apps, the companies are "aiding and abetting" the distribution of sexualized AI deepfakes, a practice prohibited under California law.
2. Corporate Response
In response to the demand, Google has confirmed the suspension of the five Android applications identified in the city attorney’s letter. A spokesperson for Google, Dan Jackson, stated that the company’s Play Store policies do not permit applications that contain sexual content. As of July 17, 2026, Apple has not publicly detailed its specific actions regarding the request, though the city attorney's office has formally requested that both tech giants remove the identified software from their platforms.