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UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps

December 18, 2025

The UK government is set to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps as part of its strategy to combat online misogyny and reduce violence against women and girls. New legislation will make it illegal to create or distribute AI tools that edit images to remove clothing without consent, building on existing laws regarding deepfakes and intimate image abuse.

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Key Highlights

The UK plans to ban 'nudification' apps to address online misogyny.
New laws aim to halve violence against women and girls.
The ban targets AI tools that create non-consensual sexually explicit images.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall emphasized the need for online safety for women and girls.
The legislation builds on existing regulations regarding deepfake content.

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UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps

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UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps

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