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Senators urged Apple and Google to remove Elon Musk's apps X and Grok from their stores due to the proliferation of nonconsensual sexualized images generated by Grok AI, with X making some restrictions after backlash. Despite changes, concerns remain about ongoing harmful content, and both companies' app policies prohibit such material.
The Wizz app, marketed as a "Gen Z social app," has been removed from app stores following controversies in 2023, including concerns about its user base of minors and lack of safety protocols. Users reported technical issues such as restrictions on sending links and inability to update the app, leading to its complete removal from app stores. The app's support team cited a "technical hiccup" and assured users of efforts to restore functionality, but the timing of the removal amid ongoing controversies raises suspicions.