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The EU AI Act is Here: What Adult Website Operators Need to Do Now

The Compliance Landscape For adult platforms, the new compliance landscape reaches far beyond content generation – into age assurance, moderation, biometrics, virtual performers and workplace systems. The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act is no longer a distant compliance issue. Most of the law became applicable on August 2, 2026, and European regulators have begun enforcement. For the adult entertainment industry, the AI Act is particularly significant. Adult platforms increasingly use artificial intelligence for content creation, performer verification, age estimation, moderation, recommendations, fraud detection, advertising and customer service. The industry also handles extraordinarily sensitive information, including sexual preferences, intimate images, biometric…

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California Enacts SB 690, Curtailing Private CIPA Pen-Register Lawsuits Against Websites and Apps

On September 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 690, materially changing the litigation landscape under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). The amendment sharply limits private lawsuits under Penal Code § 638.51 based on alleged use of a pen register or trap-and-trace device on a website, online application, or mobile application. For businesses that have faced the recent wave of CIPA demand letters and class actions aimed at pixels, analytics tools, advertising technology, and other online tracking, the change is significant. But SB 690 is not a wholesale repeal of CIPA. It leaves intact CIPA’s separate…

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Federal Court Blocks Utah’s “Actual-Location” Age-Verification Provision

On September 24, 2026, a federal court in Utah issued a preliminary injunction preventing Utah from enforcing a 2026 amendment to its adult-content age-verification law that treated a user as accessing a website from Utah whenever the user was actually located in the state, even if the user used a VPN, proxy server, or similar technology to appear to be somewhere else. The ruling does not strike down Utah’s underlying age-verification law, which remains enforceable. Why the Ruling Matters The challenged provision required covered websites to account for Utah users who conceal their location. The court concluded that, as written,…

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California’s New Child-Safety Laws: What Adult Platforms Need to Know for 2027

California’s Child-Safety Bills Overview On September 10, Governor Newsom signed a large package of child-safety bills. Most of it concerns schools, student data, and general-audience social media. Several of the new laws are particularly relevant to adult websites, creator and fan platforms, tube sites, clip stores, and adult AI products. Most take effect January 1, 2027, although some companion-chatbot and application requirements have later 2027 compliance dates. One point up front. None of these laws creates a general California requirement to verify age before showing sexual material, and California still has no site-level age-verification mandate for adult content. Instead, they…

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Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Takes Action Against Another AI “Nudify” Service

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has begun enforcement action against another major AI-powered “nudify” service for allegedly failing to protect Australian children from exposure to sexually explicit deepfake content. According to eSafety, the service allows users to upload images of real people and generate sexually explicit deepfake content on demand. eSafety issued a formal Direction to Comply to the service, giving it 14 days to implement stronger protections to prevent children from accessing the service. The action is significant because it shows that Australia’s online safety regulator is moving quickly against AI services that create or facilitate sexualized deepfake content, particularly where…

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Garnishing The Wages Of Sin

In the crowded field of Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race, Republican candidate James Fishback has managed to generate national headlines with a proposal that blends culture-war rhetoric with fiscal policy: a 50 percent “sin tax” on income earned by Florida-based OnlyFans creators. Featured In The April 2026 Edition Of XBIZ World Don’t Worry: This Law Is Going Nowhere The idea, which Fishback frames as both a moral corrective and a revenue-raising tool, has drawn sharp reactions from across the political spectrum. Supporters characterize it as a bold stand against what they view as the social harms of online adult content. Critics…

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Why Supporting Adult Entertainment Non-Profits Requires More Than Just Donations

When people think about supporting causes they believe in, donating money is often the first solution that comes to mind. While financial contributions are crucial for keeping non-profits in the adult entertainment industry, such as the Free Speech Coalition (FSC), Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP), the Woodhull Freedom Foundation, Pineapple Support, New Moon Network, and Cupcake Girls, operational, there is a deeper level of engagement that is just as essential — volunteering time, advocacy, and community involvement. The adult entertainment industry is one that faces constant legal battles, societal stigma, and workplace challenges, making it even more important…

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Protecting Passion: Why Cyber Insurance is Crucial for Adult Entertainment Businesses

In an era where digital presence is synonymous with business success, the adult industry stands at the forefront of online innovation. From streaming services and interactive platforms to e-commerce and virtual reality experiences, adult businesses have consistently leveraged technology to deliver unique and personalized content to consumers worldwide. However, this digital dependency also exposes them to a myriad of cyber risks. As cyber threats escalate in frequency and sophistication, obtaining cyber insurance has transitioned from a luxury to a necessity for adult businesses aiming to safeguard their assets, reputation, and future growth. Featured In The December 2024 Edition Of XBIZ…

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Be Cautious of Unfamiliar Faces

Hopefully, you are enjoying reading the May 2024 edition of XBIZ World magazine while you are attending the XBIZ Miami tradeshow. The topic of this article was specifically chosen to cater to all the creators and businesspeople who are taking part in the adult industry’s most popular summer tradeshow. Featured In The May 2024 Edition Of XBIZ World I attended my first tradeshow 20 years ago in 2004. In those 20 years, I have met thousands of people from all over the world who were doing business (or trying to do business) in the adult entertainment industry. Many of the…

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Silverstein Legal’s ‘Age Verification Legislation’ Event Recording Available Now

If you missed Silverstein Legal’s discussion about 2023’s age verification legislation resurgence (what?!), you can catch up now! Cyberspace (March 28, 2023) – Adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, led the most recent event in Silverstein Legal’s Legal Impact series last week – and if you missed it, you’re in luck! The recording is currently available on Adult.law, YouTube, and XBIZ.tv. “Age Verification Legislation: What the &^$% is Going On?!” was live-streamed on March 20, 2023. In addition to Silverstein, the event featured special guests attorney Lawrence Walters, performer and producer Charlie Forde,…

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