New Companies Linked to 'Nudify' Apps That Ran Ads on Facebook, Instagram

New Companies Linked to 'Nudify' Apps That Ran Ads on Facebook, Instagram

Content warning: This story discusses non-consensual deepfake nude imagery. On the surface, Crushmate appeared to be one of many artificial intelligence “girlfriend” or “companion” apps. Its multiple websites said it specialised in “crafting the AI girl of your dreams”, and on Google and Apple’s app stores, it was described as an “AI chat product designed to provide users with a comprehensive emotional support and communication experience”.  But…