Nigeria, April 16 -- The report found that searches for terms such as "nudify" and "undress" on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store produced apps that can alter images of individuals, including public figures, to make them appear nude or partially undressed. In some cases, the platforms also displayed advertisements for similar applications within search results.

Researchers identified 18 such apps on Apple's App Store and 20 on Google Play, noting that several were labeled suitable for general audiences. The group estimated that these applications have been downloaded approximately 483 million times and generated about $122 million in revenue, citing data from market research firm AppMagic.

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