Nudify Apps Face Ban After Growing Privacy Concerns

Nudification Apps, Minnesota Democratic State Senator Erin Maye Quade, center, discusses her bill to crack down on "nudification" apps during a news conference at the Minnesota State Capitolo in St. Paul on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. She was joined by Megan Hurley, left, and Molly Kelly, right, who both told reporters how they were victims of the technology. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

Nudify Apps Target Women, Minnesota Lawmakers Push for Ban

Minnesota is cracking down on AI-powered nudify apps. These apps have been used to create explicit deepfake images without consent. Victims are speaking out. Lawmakers are taking action.

Molly Kelley was one of the first to come forward. Someone she knew used an AI app to create fake explicit images of her. She was horrified. Then, she found out she wasn’t alone. At least 80 other women in Minnesota were also targeted.

This isn’t just an invasion of privacy. It’s a violation of human dignity. AI should not be a tool for exploitation. Minnesota wants to shut it down before it destroys more lives.

Nudify Apps Under Fire as Minnesota Introduces Tough Penalties

A new bill aims to block these apps from operating in Minnesota. The bill, led by Democratic Sen. Erin Maye Quade, seeks to hold tech companies accountable. Platforms that fail to block access in Minnesota could face fines up to $500,000 per violation.

Maye Quade wants these AI tools shut down. She says the technology has moved too fast, with no oversight. AI can create fake explicit images in minutes. The damage can last a lifetime.

Minnesota wants to stop this before it gets worse. This bill sends a strong message. If tech companies don’t protect users, they will pay the price.

Nudify Apps Face National Backlash as Legal Battles Begin

Minnesota isn’t the only state fighting back. San Francisco is suing sites that host nudify apps. The U.S. Senate is moving forward with federal legislation.

A bipartisan bill, co-authored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), would make deepfake pornography distribution illegal. Social media companies would have 48 hours to remove explicit AI-generated content.

Kansas, Florida, Illinois, and New Jersey are also working on new laws. The legal system is catching up, but progress is slow. Victims are demanding faster action.

Nudify Apps Destroy Reputations, Victims Speak Out

Sandi Johnson, a policy expert with RAINN, says Minnesota’s bill is necessary. She says once explicit deepfakes spread online, they never fully disappear. Megan Hurley, another victim, says AI deepfake tools have ruined lives.

This isn’t just about privacy. It’s about protecting people from abuse. At the end it’s about holding tech companies accountable. It’s about putting safety before profit.

Nudify Apps Raise Free Speech Concerns, Experts Weigh In

Some legal experts say the bill could face constitutional challenges. Wayne Unger from Quinnipiac University believes it may violate free speech protections. Riana Pfefferkorn from Stanford says restricting AI content creation could be difficult to enforce.

Maye Quade is standing firm. She says this is about accountability, not censorship. Tech companies must take responsibility. AI cannot be a free-for-all.

This fight is just getting started. Minnesota is leading the charge. Other states are watching closely.

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