Hundreds of Mundane AI Apps Are Hiding Sexually Abusive Deepfake Features

Source: wired November 2, 2026 · 02:00
Hundreds of Mundane AI Apps Are Hiding Sexually Abusive Deepfake Features
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WIRED uncovered some 400 apps and websites linked to Chinese-language developers that look like regular AI tools but had secret features that let users create violent AI-generated images and video.
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Wired is a bimonthly American magazine that examines the impact of emerging technologies on culture, the economy, and politics. It is published in both print and online editions by Condé Nast. The magazine has been in publication since its launch in January 1993. Its editorial office is based in San Francisco, California, with its business headquarters located in New York City.

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Wikidata Q520154
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Capital
Beijing
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Income level
Upper middle income
ISO code
CHN
Data: World Bank

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