Australia: eSafety Commissioner issued direction to Argentina-based AI nudify service requiring implementation of strong age verification measures

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eSafety Commissioner issued direction to Argentina-based AI nudify service requiring implementation of strong age verification measures

On 20 May 2026, the eSafety Commissioner issued a compliance direction against an Argentina-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) “nudify” service for failing to protect children. It was stated that the service generates non-consensual sexually explici…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2026-05-20
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On 20 May 2026, the eSafety Commissioner issued a compliance direction against an Argentina-based A…