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Why it matters
About 400 ordinary-looking AI apps hid tools for making abusive images
WIRED AI Hundreds of Mundane AI Apps Are Hiding Sexually Abusive Deepfake Features
WIRED found roughly 400 apps and websites tied to Chinese-language developers that appeared to be regular AI tools but contained secret features for creating violent and abusive imagery.
Why it matters
Apps that look like normal photo or video tools may contain hidden harmful features, so check what you install and what your children use.
Latest brief · Nov 2, 2026