Press release - AI Act: deal on simplification measures, ban on “nudifier” apps

On 7 May 2026, the European Parliament published a press release announcing a political agreement on simplification measures to the EU AI Act, alongside a specific ban on so-called “nudifier” applications. These apps, which use AI to digitally remove clothing from images, are now explicitly prohibited under the Act’s unacceptable risk category. The simplification measures aim to reduce administrative burdens for low-risk AI systems and clarify obligations for general-purpose AI models, particularly around transparency and documentation requirements.

This change directly affects all organisations deploying or developing AI systems within the EU, especially those in the software, social media, and image-processing sectors. Companies offering or using AI tools that could be misused for non-consensual image manipulation must immediately cease such activities. Additionally, providers of general-purpose AI models and low-risk applications will benefit from streamlined compliance procedures, but must still ensure their systems meet updated transparency standards.

Compliance teams should first conduct an urgent audit of all AI products and services to identify any that could fall under the new nudifier ban, and remove or disable them. Next, review internal documentation and risk classification processes to align with the simplification measures, particularly for low-risk and general-purpose AI systems. Finally, engage with legal counsel to update internal policies and prepare for the forthcoming formal adoption and enforcement timeline.