A new CBS News report highlights the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence “nudify” apps, particularly as students return to school.
These applications can use AI to transform ordinary photographs of fully clothed people into realistic-looking nude or sexually explicit images, often within seconds. The technology has raised serious concerns about privacy, harassment, exploitation, and the potential targeting of children and teenagers.
CBS News tested 70 AI photo-editing applications and found that 19 were capable of producing disturbing sexualized images from photographs.
The report also found that some of these apps were easily accessible through major app stores, with several having limited or no age restrictions. Research cited by CBS News indicates that about half of US teenagers have encountered AI-generated pornography, and some reported that the images involved themselves or people they knew.
Our Take
AI “nudify” apps are a serious threat to privacy, safety, and dignity, especially for young people. In our view, stronger safeguards and age restrictions are needed to prevent their misuse. Parents, schools, and technology companies should also educate children about digital consent, responsible AI use, and online safety.