Australia will require age checks for online porn from March 2026
Starting March 9, 2026, Australians will need to prove they're adults before accessing online pornography, as the country implements sweeping new digital safety measures that could…
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UK watchdog investigates 22 porn sites over age verification failures
The UK’s communications regulation authority has launched age verification investigations into 22 porn sites, that collectively have over eight million unique monthly UK visitors. Ofcom said…
Sex robots should be designed to give consent, says law researcher
A Dutch legal researcher is proposing that AI-powered sex robots should be designed with explicit consent features—not because the robots need protection, but to reinforce healthy…
Major porn sites lose nearly half their UK traffic after new age verification laws (but smaller sites grow)
The UK's new Online Safety Act has dramatically reshaped the digital landscape for adult content, with major porn platforms seeing their British user numbers plummet by…
Itch.io temporarily removes all NSFW adult games, as credit card rules bite
Free adult titles are returning, but paid content is still blocked.
Bellesa blocks UK users, says age verification law threatens artistic expression and creator livelihoods
Porn site Bellesa has blocked access to UK users, saying it was “no longer possible” to comply with age verification laws in the country, which were…
Adult and social platforms now require UK users to verify age using ID, bank or selfie videos to access explicit content under new law (and some users say it doesn’t work)
Porn sites and platforms allowing the sharing of porn have launched tougher age verification processes for UK users, to comply with new laws that kicked in…
California bill would force AI companion chatbots to reduce addiction risk, disclose they’re bots, and provide suicide help—or face lawsuits
An AI companion chatbot bill has been proposed in California, which would force companies to take anti-user addiction measures, and for chatbots to regularly declare that…
Bluesky and Reddit add ID and facial scans to verify age for UK porn access, X stays silent
Bluesky and Reddit are set to introduce age verification for UK users attempting to access explicit content on the platforms, in order to comply with the…
The UK’s new age verification law for porn starts July 25, 2025: Here’s what it means for users
From July 25, accessing porn in the UK will no longer be as simple as ticking a box. Sites will require robust age checks using ID,…
Australia introducing search engine age verification as part of porn crackdown
Search engines operating in Australia must introduce age verification processes for users in the country by the end of 2025, to comply with new laws designed…
Denmark to use copyright law to fight nonconsensual deepfakes
Denmark is set to change its copyright laws to give people the legal rights to their facial and body features and voice, in a move designed…
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The Regulations category unravels the intricate web of laws shaping the sextech landscape. We dissect landmark legislation like FOSTA-SESTA, exploring its far-reaching impact on online platforms and sex workers. Our coverage delves into the nuances of the UK’s Age Verification laws and their implications for adult content providers and consumers alike.
We examine the legal battles that define the industry, from LELO’s patent war with Standard Innovation to the ongoing struggles of companies like Dame Products to advertise on social media platforms. The category also shines a light on the regulatory challenges faced by emerging technologies, such as the legal status of sex robots in various jurisdictions and the data protection concerns surrounding AI-powered sex toys.
From the EU’s GDPR and its effects on user data in dating apps to California’s CCPA and its implications for adult content platforms, we analyze how privacy laws are reshaping the sextech industry. We also explore the complex world of sex work legislation, comparing approaches from the Nordic model to full decriminalization and their impacts on sextech innovation.
Our goal is to demystify the legal complexities surrounding sextech, providing readers with a clear understanding of how regulations influence product development, market access, and user experiences in this rapidly evolving field.