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July 14, 2026 · WIRED

Study: YouTube and X are top referrers to 'nudify' apps

A new study found that YouTube and X frequently refer users to sites offering AI-generated nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfakes, with some images costing as little as $1. Researchers describe the platforms as "gateways" to these services.

Why it matters: Puts pressure on major platforms to curb traffic to AI deepfake abuse tools.

Study: YouTube and X are top referrers to 'nudify' apps — Parallel Quant