Michael McGrady of AVN opines on how social media network X allowing porn could make it vulnerable to anti-porn laws.

Analysis: Could X Going Pro-Porn Subject It to Anti-Porn Laws? AVN

X, the mainstream social media platform formerly known as Twitter and acquired by eccentric billionaire Elon Musk, has formally announced that adult and sexually explicit content is allowed on its website.

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The social media network X has changed its porn policy to an opt-in system that blocks users under the age of 18.

X changes porn policy to opt-in system that blocks under-18 users

The social media network’s new rules, announced on Monday, come after regulator pressure around the world to better protect children from inappropriate content

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Sean Reyes, the Attorney General of Utah has filed a suit in state court alleging that TikTok’s TikTok LIVE is like a “virtual strip club”.

Utah AG Files Lawsuit Alleging TikTok LIVE is a ‘Virtual Strip Club’

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes filed a lawsuit in state court on Monday alleging that TikTok’s feature TikTok LIVE operates “like a virtual strip club.”

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Matthew Roberts, a sex worker in Australia has won his legal fight against a credit card processor, who refused to grant him service due to his occupation.

Australian Sex Worker Wins De-Banking Legal Fight AVN

A legal fight between a male sex worker in the Australian state of Victoria and a credit card payment processor has ended in a victory for sex worker's rights throughout much of the country.

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The social media platform X has just revised their policies to formally allow adult content.

Elon Musk’s X Formally Allows Adult Content AVN

X, the mainstream social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has formalized its adult content rules governing NSFW creators and accounts on the platform used by millions every day.

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FSC Director Alison Boden has called the latest age verification bill, this time in Tennessee, an attack on the adult industry and the First Amendment.

FSC Director: New Tennessee Age Verification Law is ‘Attack on 1st Amendment’

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Executive Director Alison Boden called Tennessee’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn activists, which was signed into law by Republican Governor Bill Lee on Tuesday, “an attack not only on the adult industry but on the First Amendment rights of millions of people who engage with adult content online.”

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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed two bills, the age verification bill, along with the trans youth care ban.

South Carolina Governor Links Age Verification Law, Trans Youth Care Ban

South Carolina’s Republican Governor Henry McMaster held a ceremony on Wednesday combining the signings of the state’s new age verification law for adult content and a controversial ban on gender affirming care for trans youth.

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The administration of President Joe Biden wants the tech industry to address AI and the many sexual images being generated, which results in deepfakes targeting celebrities and minors.

YNOT NEWS | Biden Pushes for Industry Action on AI Deepfakes Targeting Minors, Celebrities

The Biden administration is reportedly urging the technology industry and financial institutions to address the burgeoning market of AI-generated sexual images. Advances in generative AI have simplified the creation of realistic, sexually explicit deepfakes, enabling their spread across social media and chatrooms.

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The states of Tennessee and South Carolina have both adopted age verification laws against the porn industry.

South Carolina, Tennessee Adopt Age Verification Laws AVN

South Carolina and Tennessee are the latest states to have age verification legislation adopted by their governors.

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