Security claims of Apple and Google exposed, apps making nude photos downloaded millions of times:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Is your privacy really safe in the digital age? This question is once again under discussion. The world’s largest tech companies, Apple And Google There has been a report on the security standards of Smartphones which has shaken the confidence of smartphone users.

Generally we consider Apple App Store and Google Play Store to be the safest to download apps, but Tech Transparency Project (TTP) The latest report has made a shocking revelation. According to the report, despite strict policies, there are dozens of AI apps available in these stores that can convert a normal photo of any woman into a ‘Nudified’ image in just a few seconds.

More than 70 crore downloads and earning of ₹970 crore

According to the TTP report, these dangerous apps were not only present on the store, but were also being used in large quantities:

Downloads figures: These objectionable apps have been removed from Google Play and Apple App Store so far. 70.5 crores Has been downloaded more than 100,000 times.

Big Profit: These apps have almost 117 million dollars (about Rs 970 crore) Has generated revenue of Rs. Experts say that a part of this earning has also gone into the pockets of Apple and Google in the form of commission.

Number of Apps: The investigation found 55 such suspicious apps on Google Play and 47 on Apple App Store.

Obscene content was being served as ‘safe’ for children

The most scary fact is that these companies have also shown gross negligence regarding age ratings. The report states that some apps that can digitally remove clothes from photos have been banned. children up to 9 years Was said to be safe for (Age 9+). On searching keywords like ‘Nudify’ and ‘Undress’, these apps were easily found in the top results, which is like openly flouting the guidelines.

Apple and Google started cleaning after pressure

After the report became public and global media intervened, both tech giants took immediate action:

Apple’s action: The company from its store 28 apps and has promised to make its review process more stringent in the future.

Google’s action: Google also after review more than 30 apps Has been suspended and deleted.

Is the threat really over?

Even though companies have removed some apps, tech experts believe that this action is like ‘cumin in the camel’s mouth’. Even now there are many such apps available on the app stores which are doing the same thing with slightly changed names and descriptions. These apps are not only a threat to the dignity of women, but deepfake And are also promoting cases of digital exploitation.