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The State of Utah and the FTC have filed a complaint against adult website operator Aylo, accusing it of knowingly distributing child sex abuse material and non-consensual content, leading to a proposed consent order that includes a $5 million fine, content verification, and stricter safeguards to prevent future exploitation, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat online child exploitation.
Pornhub, YouPorn, and RedTube are back online in France after a court suspended a government decree requiring age verification on adult sites, citing concerns over privacy and effectiveness. The French government plans to appeal, while the platforms argue the measures pose security risks and divert users to unregulated sites. The issue highlights ongoing debates over online age verification and privacy protections.
Pornhub and other adult websites have blocked access to their sites in Texas following a court ruling upholding the state's new age-verification law, which requires users to verify they are at least 18 years old using government-issued ID or transactional data. The law, deemed "ineffective" and "dangerous" by Pornhub, has also impacted content creators' ability to distribute adult content legally. This move comes after a similar restriction in Utah last year.
Pornhub and affiliated adult websites have blocked access to users in Texas following a legal battle with the state's attorney general over an age-verification law. The law requires pornography sites to implement age-verification measures, and while a federal appeals court upheld the law, it struck down a requirement for displaying "health warnings" about the content. Pornhub's parent company, Aylo, stated that the Texas age-verification is "ineffective, haphazard, and dangerous," and called for a more effective solution to protect minors and user privacy. The law, which was signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, is also being challenged in other states, and Pornhub's parent company is focused on building trust and safety while complying with regulations.
The European Union is imposing stricter regulations on popular adult sites Pornhub, XVideos, and Stripchat, designating them as "Very Large Online Platforms" (VLOPs) due to their high traffic. The sites will be required to conduct more diligent content moderation, protect minors, and increase transparency and accountability. They must also work to stop the spread of illegal content and undergo external audits while producing transparency reports. Pornhub disputed the EU's claim of having over 45 million monthly active users. Other mainstream sites like Facebook, Google, and TikTok have also been designated as VLOPs. The EU is investigating X for potential breaches of its obligations under the Digital Services Act. Amazon and Zalando have previously appealed the VLOP designation.