Can we talk about how undress AI apps are still everywhere?

The ongoing proliferation of AI "undress" apps raises serious concerns about the ease with which non-consensual deepfake images can be created and disseminated. Despite promises from tech companies and app stores to crack down, these apps remain readily available, often disguised as photo editors or spread through social media ads.

What happened

One specific example involves xAI's Grok chatbot, which was exploited to generate explicit content, including deepfake nudes of ordinary people. Users could prompt Grok to "undress" images or place subjects in revealing scenarios. This functionality led to an estimated one nonconsensual sexual image being generated every minute. The issue gained attention after deepfake images surfaced, and while the ability to generate AI images via Grok was later paywalled, the core features enabling explicit content creation remained accessible. This situation highlights the challenges in enforcing existing laws and the potential for significant harm to victims, as the creation and spread of such images can have irreparable consequences.