Image-based abuse: tracking the law, the tech, and the gap between them
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What sextech's sex ed tools actually teach, and what they're careful to leave out
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News In Image-based abuse: from revenge porn to deepfakes ‘A positive step’: Pornhub’s ethical drive continues with revenge porn crackdown
Aylo, formerly MindGeek, has partnered with StopNCII.org to combat non-consensual intimate image abuse across its platforms including Pornhub, YouPorn, and RedTube. The partnership uses digital fingerprinting technology to flag and remove revenge porn content.
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Analysis Pornhub owner MindGeek acquired by ‘ethics-first’ investment firm
Ethical Capital Partners (ECP), a self-described 'ethics-first' private equity firm, acquired MindGeek on March 16, 2023, taking ownership of Pornhub and its network of adult sites. The article examines what the acquisition means for
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News Campus Accountability Map lets you search college sexual assault stats, and promotes support
The End Rape On Campus organization has launched the Campus Accountability Map + Tool, a platform that visualizes and compares sexual assault statistics across 750+ US higher education institutions using Department of Education data
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Analysis How sextech can help you heal sexual trauma
This article explores how sex tech can support survivors of sexual trauma in reclaiming their sexuality and bodies, drawing on personal experience and expert insight. It examines how products like gender-neutral sex toys and
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News In Image-based abuse: from revenge porn to deepfakes ‘Collector culture’ exposed: Reddit is a rampant market for non-consensual nude photos
A BBC investigation has uncovered widespread 'collector culture' on Reddit, where tens of thousands of users share and sell non-consensual explicit images of women, often accompanied by personal details that lead to rape and
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News Makers of College Kings 2 explicit video game say it’s ’emotionally educational’
College Kings 2, a sexually explicit visual novel released on Steam in April 2022, is examined following claims by its makers that the game is 'emotionally educational' with consent as a core theme. The
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Guide In Image-based abuse: from revenge porn to deepfakes Sextech decoded: A deep dive into consent
This comprehensive guide explores the intersection of consent and sextech, covering smart sex toys, dating apps, the digital realm, VR, and consent-focused apps. It examines how technology can both enable and undermine consent, drawing
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News In Image-based abuse: from revenge porn to deepfakes Concerns over ‘one-click’ deepfake porn videos as extortion scams on the rise
A new AI app enabling one-click deepfake porn creation by swapping faces into existing videos has raised serious concerns about misuse for revenge porn and extortion scams. The article examines the app's capabilities, the
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Analysis In Age verification: decade of coverage What is SISEA? And why is it bad for sex workers and porn sites?
This article explains the Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act (SISEA), a 2020 US Senate bill targeting non-consensual pornographic content online. It outlines the bill's requirements for porn sites, including identity verification, consent forms, and
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News Do You’s gender-inclusive erotic storytelling app now available outside the US
Do You, a gender-inclusive erotic storytelling app built around consent, has expanded from the US App Store to global iOS availability, with Android support planned for later in 2020. The app offers interactive text-based
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Opinion What’s an online sex party really like? We attended 3 to find out
A first-person account of attending three different online sex parties during lockdown, comparing their formats, consent frameworks, and overall experiences. The article breaks down the practical mechanics of virtual orgies — from sign-up and
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Opinion Sex robots: The next frontier of sexual pleasure, or damaging ‘rape simulators’?
This opinion piece examines the ethical implications of sex robots, particularly features that simulate non-consent, weighing arguments around sexual pleasure and loneliness against concerns about normalizing rape culture and reinforcing misogyny. The article addresses
