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Unnamed ‘Nudify’ AI Service Given 14 Days to Protect Children or Face $50 Million Fine

The Australian regulator has warned of multimillion-dollar fines and search engine delisting if the service does not comply.
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Unnamed ‘Nudify’ AI Service Given 14 Days to Protect Children or Face $50 Million Fine
Julie Inman-Grant, Australia's eSafety Commissioner speaking at an official function to mark the start of Australia's social media ban at the prime minister's official residence, Kirrilbilli House, in Sydney, Australia on Dec. 10, 2025. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Australia’s online safety regulator has launched enforcement action against an Argentina-based AI nudify service, alleging it is failing to adequately protect children from accessing sexually explicit deepfake material.

The eSafety Commissioner has served a Direction to Comply under the Age-Restricted Material Codes, giving the provider 14 days to strengthen protections or face further action, including multi-million dollar penalties.

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Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]