Friday, August 21, 2026 · Kids Online
AI NUDIFY APPS STILL REACH KIDS AS BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON HITS...
AI tools that strip clothes off photos remain easily accessible to minors despite Apple yanking some from its store. The risk spikes now with school portraits and team photos flooding phones.
Meta continues to defend its record on protecting children from addictive platforms, but critics say the measures fall far short. APP's February 2026 Cygnal poll shows 83% support for app store age verification — 86% of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 81% of Independents. The gender gap vanishes when it's about shielding kids.
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