Countries ban "nudify" sites. List of banned sites

Introduction

With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), a new breed of applications, often referred to as "nudify apps or "nudification" tools, have become widespread: these are applications or services that digitally remove clothing from an image, or generate nude images (realistic or deepfake), often without the consent of the person concerned.

Voici la liste des sites bannis que l’on retrouve sur nudifyonline.fr (Vous pouvez visiter les sites pour vérifier s’ils sont bien bannis):

• https://nudify.online/
• Undress.app
• Undress.cc

These technologies raise major concerns about privacy, consent, abuse (including sextortion), and the protection of minors. Several governments are considering or have already taken steps to restrict or ban these applications.

This article examines :

• what a "nudify app" is,
• the legal and social risks associated with these applications,
• countries or jurisdictions that have banned them or are in the process of legislating against them,
• the procedures for implementing bans,
• implications for users and recommendations.

What is a nudify app, Nudify or Nudify.online?

• A nudify app is an AI tool that uses an existing photo to generate a version in which a person appears naked (clothing removal, image collage, deepfake, etc.).
• Nudify.online is an example of a service that offers this type of transformation.
• These services can be used consensually, but the majority of cases involve use without consent, or even on minors, which poses serious legal risks.

Why are these applications so controversial?

• Violation of consent invasion of privacy and dignity.
• Exploitation of minors production of images that can be likened to child pornography.
• Sextortion and harassment blackmail, humiliation, cyberstalking.
• Psychological damage anxiety, shame, loss of confidence.
• Legal difficulties legislation often ill-suited to deepfakes.

Countries and jurisdictions that prohibit or plan to prohibit nudify apps

Australia

The Australian government has announced a reform aimed at ban nudify-type applications and digital stalking tools. Technology platforms (app stores, hosts, social networks) will have to block access to these technologies. Particular attention will be paid to protecting children.

United Kingdom

The Children's Commissioner has called for a ban on nudification apps for children.
The debate continues on the adaptation of theOnline Safety Act to fully cover these uses.

UNITED STATES

Some states, like Minnesota, are proposing laws to penalize companies that exploit these technologies and limit access to local users.

Other countries or jurisdictions

Discussions are underway in several jurisdictions, but the clearest announcements currently concern Australia, certain US states and the UK.

Methods of implementation

1. Appropriate legal framework define what a nudify app is, what is forbidden and what sanctions are available.
2. Platform obligations removal, blocking, transparency, detection.
3. Protecting victims : reporting, deleting content, legal recourse.
4. International cooperation Necessary because many servers are located abroad.

List of known countries / jurisdictions

Limits and challenges

• Legal definition Clearly delineate what is prohibited.
• Freedom of expression balancing protection and consensual use.
• Technical application servers abroad, VPN, distributed networks.
• Evidence difficulty in proving absence of consent.
• Personal data : respect for image rights.

Recommendations for users

• Limit sharing of sensitive photos.
• Delete unsecured private images.
• Immediately report any content generated without consent.
• Keep abreast of current legislation.

Conclusion

Nudification applications (Nudify app, Nudify.onlineetc.) represent a major ethical and legal challenge. While Australia is already taking firm action, other countries are in the process of considering the issue. Protecting consent and human dignity is at the heart of these forthcoming laws.