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Pornhub is arguing that it should not be classified as a “very large online platform” in the EU’s new law, requiring audits of these sites.

Pornhub Challenges EU's Data Over 'Very Large Online Platform' Classification

The EU will also subject the sites to external audits while requiring them to produce transparency reports on content moderation decisions.

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A number of technology companies are pitching their new AI solutions that estimate the age of people wanting to go on pornsites in the UK.

AI Facial Scanning Providers Rush to Offer Age Verification Compliance Solutions

Several tech companies are offering new artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to estimate the age of people accessing websites, seeking lucrative opportunities for compliance with the U.K.’s new Online Safety Act and similar legislation moving forward in the EU and the U.S.

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China police arrested the owners of numerous porn sites in Shanxi province.

Shanxi police bust cybercrime ring behind porn websites, gambling, and fraud

Police in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, have dismantled a criminal gang responsible for operating a network of pornographic websites, promoting overseas gambling sites, and engaging in telecom fraud. The operation resulted in the takedown of over 50 websites and the arrest of five individuals.

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A lawsuit against a Texas law, mandating a minimum age for sex work of 21 is now going to pretrial hearings.

Lawsuit Challenging Texas Adult Biz Law Heading to Final Pretrial Hearing

A challenge filed in 2021 to a Texas law that prohibits adult businesses from employing adults aged 18-20 is finally heading to trial.

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Sex workers in Spain marched to protest the Spanish government’s war on sex work.

Spanish Government Continues All-Out War on Sex Work

Sex worker advocates in Spain continue denouncing the government’s relentless war against all forms of sex work, including adult performances and content.

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The streaming site Twitch has changed its mind about nudity on its platform 2 days after saying they’d allow it.

Twitch Walks Backs ‘Artistic Nudity’ Policy After 2 Days AVN

Amazon's live streaming platform, Twitch, has rescinded a brand new artistic nudity policy after just two days.

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A bill in the Wisconsin house would keep “sex offenders” from being the owners of strip clubs, including people with prostitution busts.

Wisconsin Bill Would Block Sex Offenders From Owning Adult Venues AVN

A bipartisan bill targeting adult entertainment venues is set to advance to the desk of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers for his endorsement and adoption into becoming state law.

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The Spain government is planning to require Adults use identification to get onto porn sites.

Spain to Require Digital ID for Adults to Access Online Porn AVN

The Spanish government wants age verification for adult websites.

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The leader of a UK religious group published an editorial asking to target adult content in the new online safety act.

Christian Activists Pressure UK Government to Regulate Adult Creators

The acting CEO of U.K. leading religious advocacy publication Premier Christian published an editorial urging for an expansion of the Online Safety Act to directly target adult content, especially user-generated content made by independent creators.

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