AI 'Nudify' Apps: A Victim's Complete Guide to Fighting Back

"Nudify" apps, "undressing AI," and "clothesoff" tools have exploded in popularity—and left thousands of victims in their wake. If someone has used AI to create fake nude images of you, here's exactly what you can do about it.

What Are AI Undressing Apps?

These are AI-powered tools that take a clothed photo of someone and generate a fake "nude" version. They go by various names: nudify apps, clothesoff, undress AI, deepnude, and similar variations. The technology has become shockingly accessible—many run directly in web browsers or Telegram bots.

Key point: These images are fake. They're AI-generated, not real photos of you. This matters legally and for your own peace of mind. However, they can still cause real harm—to relationships, careers, and mental health.

The Scale of the Problem

This isn't a niche issue. Research has found:

• Millions of images have been generated by these tools
• Women and girls are overwhelmingly targeted (over 95% of deepfakes are pornographic, and 99% feature women)
• Schools have reported students using these tools against classmates
• Telegram bots alone have processed millions of requests
• Many tools are completely free, requiring nothing more than uploading a photo

Your Legal Rights

The TAKE IT DOWN Act (Federal)

As of 2025, the TAKE IT DOWN Act explicitly covers AI-generated intimate imagery. Under this federal law:

• Creating and distributing AI deepfake porn without consent is a federal crime
• Platforms must remove reported AI deepfakes within 48 hours
• Criminal penalties include fines and up to 2-3 years in prison

State Laws

Many states have updated laws to explicitly cover AI-generated content:

• California: AB 602 criminalizes deepfake porn; victims can sue for damages
• Texas: SB 1361 makes non-consensual deepfakes a Class A misdemeanor
• Virginia: First state to criminalize deepfake porn; up to 12 months jail
• New York: Civil cause of action for victims with statutory damages
• Georgia, Florida, Illinois: All have enacted deepfake-specific protections

Civil Remedies

Even in states without specific deepfake laws, you may be able to sue for:

• Invasion of privacy
• Intentional infliction of emotional distress
• Right of publicity violations
• Defamation (if content is presented as real)

How to Get AI Nude Content Removed

Step 1: Document Everything

Before taking any action that might lead to content removal, capture evidence:

• Screenshot the content and note the URL
• Save the platform name and any usernames involved
• Note the date you discovered it
• If possible, determine the source photo (your Instagram, dating profile, etc.)
• Document any context about who might have created it

Step 2: Report to Platforms

Most platforms have specific processes for non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII):

• Telegram: @notoscam bot, or abuse@telegram.org
• Reddit: reddit.com/report → Non-consensual intimate media
• X/Twitter: help.twitter.com/forms → Abusive behavior → Intimate media
• Instagram/Facebook: Report → Nudity → Non-consensual images
• Discord: dis.gd/request → Trust & Safety

When reporting: Clearly state that the content is AI-generated/fake and was created without your consent. Many platforms now have expedited processes specifically for deepfakes.

Step 3: File with Search Engines

Even if the source site is uncooperative, you can prevent people from finding the content:

• Google: Has a specific form for removing fake pornography from search results
• Bing: Content removal request form for non-consensual intimate imagery
• Google Photos/YouTube: Separate removal processes if content appears there

Step 4: Use StopNCII.org

StopNCII.org lets you create a "hash" (digital fingerprint) of images—without uploading them—that participating platforms use to automatically block. While designed for real images, if you have copies of the AI-generated content, you can hash those to prevent spread on platforms like Meta, TikTok, Reddit, and Bumble.

Step 5: DMCA the AI Tools (Aggressive Strategy)

Many "nudify" services use web hosting that will respond to DMCA notices:

• Find the hosting provider via WHOIS lookup
• File DMCA claiming the tool contains your likeness without consent
• Report to payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) if they sell access

This doesn't always work, but it can get some services taken down entirely.

Targeting the Creator (If Known)

If you know or suspect who created the deepfakes:

Report to Law Enforcement

• Local police: File a report citing your state's deepfake or NCII law
• FBI IC3: ic3.gov for federal reporting
• School administration: If the creator is a student, schools can take disciplinary action

Civil Lawsuit

You can sue the creator for:

• Damages (emotional distress, therapy costs, lost income)
• Statutory damages (in states like California and New York)
• Attorney's fees
• Court order requiring deletion and preventing future creation

Protecting Yourself Going Forward

Limit Source Material

These tools work better with high-quality photos. Consider:

• Auditing your public social media profiles
• Limiting full-body photos on public accounts
• Using privacy settings on Instagram, Facebook, etc.

Set Up Monitoring

• Google Alerts for your name
• Periodic reverse image searches (Google Images, TinEye, Yandex)
• Consider monitoring services that scan for deepfakes

It's Not Your Fault

Having photos on social media—even suggestive ones—doesn't make you responsible for this abuse. The person who used AI to create fake intimate images of you is 100% responsible. They committed a crime (in most states and now federally). You are the victim.

Don't let shame prevent you from taking action. This is happening to countless people, and the legal system is increasingly equipped to help.