Fri Jun 13 07:50:00 UTC 2025: **News Article Summary:**
**Meta Takes Legal Action Against AI “Nudify” App Maker and Expands Efforts to Combat Non-Consensual Intimate Image Generation**
Meta is escalating its fight against the rise of AI-powered “nudify” apps that create non-consensual nude images. The company is suing Joy Timeline HK Limited, the developer behind the CrushAI app, in Hong Kong for repeatedly violating Meta’s advertising policies and attempting to circumvent ad review processes.
In addition to legal action, Meta is expanding its efforts to combat these apps by sharing information about violating URLs with other tech companies through the Tech Coalition’s Lantern program. They are also developing new technology to identify ads promoting these apps, even when the ads don’t explicitly contain nudity. Meta is also working with external experts to expand the list of safety-related terms that can be detected by the AI system. The company is also working on removing networks of accounts operating these ads.
Meta is also calling for legislative action to combat intimate image abuse and supporting efforts like the U.S. TAKE IT DOWN Act. They also are working to implement legislation that empower parents to oversee and approve teens’ app downloads, sparing parents the burden of repeated approvals. This multifaceted approach underscores Meta’s commitment to protecting its users from the harms of AI-generated non-consensual imagery.
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