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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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Silverstein Legal’s ‘Personal Safety’ Event Recording Available Now

If you missed Silverstein Legal’s live discussion about protecting personal safety online and in-person, you can catch up now! Cyberspace (November 15, 2022) – Adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, recently held the fourth event in Silverstein Legal’s Legal Impact series. “Personal Safety, Online & IRL” was live-streamed on October 20, 2022. In addition to Silverstein, the event featured special guests Nate Glass (Owner, Takedown Piracy), Alison Boden (Executive Director, Free Speech Coalition/FSC), and performer and content creator Jada Kai. The event was sponsored by the FSC and was hosted by sociologist Dr…

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Clips4Sale Legal Zone Episode 10 with Corey D. Silverstein: AB 2389 – Available Now!

Free on Clips4Sale: Legal Zone Episode 10 with Corey D. Silverstein on AB 2389 Clip store attorney Corey D. Silverstein is proud to announce that Episode 10 of the Clips4Sale Legal Zone starring adult industry Corey D. Silverstein and Neil has now been released absolutely FREE on YouTube. In Episode 10 of the Clips4Sale Legal Zone, the experts, weigh in on California Assembly Bill 2389 (AB 2389). The legislation, known as the "Sex Worker Permit Bill," has been a controversial topic of conversation in the industry since Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia introduced it. Neil, Silverstein and special guest, Larry Walters "break…

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Law Between the Sheets: Independent Contractor or Employee?

Know Your Worker Designation All too often, adult business operators spend so much time focusing on things such as obscenity, record-keeping and intellectual property that they neglect some important corporate issues, including taxation and employment law, which can have a tremendous impact on a business owner. Make no mistake about it, adult business operators need to be concerned with obscenity, record-keeping and intellectual property, but at the same time, they should not be forgetting about some other very important areas of corporate law. Every year around tax season, my office receives numerous telephone calls from clients (individuals and businesses) with…

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Mounting Breaches: Are You Paying Enough Attention to Internet Security?

For those of you who haven’t been paying attention to the news, there is an epidemic in the online world and it’s getting worse. Last month JPMorgan Chase announced that 76 million households were affected by a recent security breach in which many individuals had their personal information stolen by hackers. To put things in perspective, JPMorgan Chase has 65.8 million open accounts including 30.1 million checking accounts. It’s the second largest mortgage originator in the U.S., and the third largest auto-lender not owned by a car manufacturer. According to the Identify Theft Resource Center, there have been 579 data…

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