Pornhub, Redtube, Brazzers and YouPorn are now all blocking US users in two more states
Pornhub has kicked off 2024 by blocking the site in Montana and North Carolina due to new age verification rules, following the introduction of blocks in…
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Age verification process for watching porn in the UK could include being forced to let AI scan your face to assess your age
Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulatory authority, is considering using AI facial age assessments as part of verification processes to access online porn in the country. The…
New Mexico claims there’s 10x more ‘child exploitative content’ on Instagram and Facebook than Pornhub or OnlyFans
The state of New Mexico’s attorney general has claimed in a lawsuit against Meta that Facebook and Instagram feature more “certain child exploitative content” on their…
European porn crackdown: Italian phones registered to minors have default content blocker enabled from today
Italy is set to begin enforcing a new rule compelling all phone providers in the country to install porn-blocking filters on phones registered to minors. It’s…
‘Like destroying the universe because it contains evil’: Video chat site Omegle shut down
Omegle, the social video site that paired you for chats with a random stranger ala Chatroulette-style, has been shut down following the site being branded a…
US plans to introduce watermark rules for AI images and videos
The US government has introduced new AI regulation that will give guidance on watermarking AI-generated content, that could theoretically lead to deepfake videos and images, including…
TikTok’s reported LGBTQ+ Kenya censorship plan shows its hypocrisy
TikTok chiefs and Kenyan authorities are reportedly in talks about censoring LGBTQ+ content on the platform in the country, after a Kenyan petitioner called for the…
‘A positive step’: Pornhub’s ethical drive continues with revenge porn crackdown
Aylo, the Canadian firm formerly known as MindGeek and owner of Pornhub, has partnered with a platform dedicated to combating revenge porn. This collaboration aims to…
Australia rejects stricter age verification rules for access to porn, shunning global trends
In the US, UK and across Europe rules around age verification to access porn sites are tightening. But the Australian government has just bucked the trend…
UK ‘Pornography Review’ expected to lead to stricter online porn rules
The UK government has announced a sweeping review of online porn regulation, that could lead to tougher rules for the industry as ministers seek to update…
Pornhub blocked in Virginia and Mississippi over age verification
Pornhub has taken the decision to block access to its site for people in Virginia and Mississippi, after blocking two other states earlier in 2023, due…
‘Irrevocable harm’: US bill would criminalize sharing non-consensual deepfake porn
Creating and sharing deepfake porn without the consent of the people depicted will become illegal in the US, if a bill proposed earlier this month (May…
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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.