Remove Candy AI content from Mastodon

The combined situation

Candy AI is marketed as an AI companion application but provides explicit image generation through a paid tier. It is one of the highest traffic AI companion services. When Candy AI output appears on Mastodon, removal proceeds through the statutory takedown process under 47 USC 223a combined with source attribution to strengthen the legal claim.

Why this combination is high risk

Candy AI accepts user uploaded reference images for character creation. This creates a direct NCII generation vector against any identifiable subject. On Mastodon specifically, federated content spreads across multiple instances through reposts and replies. removing from the originating instance does not remove from the cached copies on every instance that federated the post.

How removal proceeds

Mastodon is federated across thousands of independent instances. Removal requires identifying the specific instance hosting the content and contacting that instance's admin directly. Source attribution to Candy AI is documented through candy ai outputs display a distinct character consistency that maintains face structure across multiple generations of the same character, which is achieved through a per character model fingerprint, which strengthens the takedown notice and supports parallel legal action.