Beyond Self-Declaration - On Age Assurance in Nudify Platforms

• Rayane Alves UFRPE
• George Valença UFRPE

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/webmedia.2026.30208

Resumo

Given the growing availability of AI-powered nudify platforms, which enable users to generate synthetic nude images from photographs of clothed individuals, concerns have emerged regarding their accessibility to children and adolescents and the harms they may facilitate, including the creation of non-consensual intimate images. As the presence of young people in digital environments continues to expand, it is essential to understand the age assurance mechanisms implemented by these platforms to prevent the exposure of this group to such content and services. In this context, this study aims to analyze the age assurance mechanisms present on nudify platforms. The research was divided into two phases. In the first phase, we examined the age assurance mechanisms implemented by the platforms, the content available on them, the minimum age required by each website, and the ease of account creation. In the second phase, we interpreted our findings in light of the requirements established by Brazilian Decree No. 12.880/2026, which regulates Law No. 15.211/2025 (“ECA Digital”) to assess whether the observed practices comply with Brazilian legislation. The results indicate that the platforms do not implement age assurance mechanisms proportional to the risks they pose and, in some cases, expose young users to inappropriate content even before authentication.

Palavras-chave: age-assurance, nudify, artificial intelligence, child protection

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