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North Carolina Hits the Industry Hard with HB 805

North Carolina House Bill 805 An act originally aimed at combating sexual exploitation in the adult entertainment industry has become a wide-ranging law in North Carolina, with significant implications for performers, platforms, and public policy on a number of unrelated issues. North Carolina House Bill 805, which was recently enacted by the state legislature, was initially a bipartisan effort to purportedly protect individuals from having nonconsensual sexually explicit content distributed online. However, as the bill progressed through the legislative process, it was amended to include a host of other provisions, particularly those related to transgender rights and parental oversight in…

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Florida Attorney General Files Age Verification Enforcement Lawsuit

The Florida Attorney General has filed a major lawsuit under House Bill 3 (HF 3) — Florida’s newly effective age-verification law — targeting operators of some of the most-trafficked adult websites, including: XVideos.com XNXX.com BangBros.com GirlsGoneWild.com TrafficFactory.com, an adult ad network These companies allegedly failed to implement mandatory systems to verify that users are 18 or older before accessing sexually explicit content, even after receiving prior compliance warnings. The lawsuit asserts these failures constitute violations of HB 3 and the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, with the sites reportedly attracting millions of Florida users monthly. Highlights from the Filing HB 3…

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The AI-Generated DMCA Deluge: How Fake Takedowns Are Drowning Legitimate Copyright Holders and How to Fight Back

The digital landscape is increasingly being shaped by artificial intelligence, and while AI offers immense potential, it's also being weaponized. A disturbing trend has emerged: AI-powered "DMCA takedown services" are reportedly flooding the internet with thousands of fraudulent Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notices. This torrent of fake claims is creating chaos for legitimate copyright owners and online platform operators alike, disrupting businesses, damaging reputations, and undermining the very system designed to protect intellectual property. Featured In The August 2025 Edition Of XBIZ World The Problem: AI-Fueled Falsity These malicious AI services leverage sophisticated algorithms to generate convincing-looking DMCA notices…

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Eighth Circuit Vacates FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule — But the Fight Isn’t Over for Negative Option Compliance

On July 8, 2025, just days before enforcement was set to begin, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule — officially known as the Rule Concerning Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Plans. The court’s decision came in response to consolidated petitions challenging the rule’s scope, legality, and procedural underpinnings. While the rule faced several lines of attack, the Eighth Circuit ruled decisively on procedural grounds, holding that the FTC failed to conduct the required preliminary regulatory analysis after underestimating the rule’s economic impact. Specifically, the FTC initially claimed the rule would…

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Arizona Mandates Age Verification for Adult Websites, Raising Privacy and Access Concerns

House Bill 2112 Arizona has officially joined a growing list of states requiring commercial adult websites to implement robust age verification measures, aiming to prevent minors from accessing sexually explicit content. Governor Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2112 (HB2112) into law on May 13, 2025, a move that has been met with both applause from proponents of child protection and significant concerns from civil liberties advocates and the adult entertainment industry. Featured In The July 2025 Edition Of XBIZ World The new law, sponsored by State Representative Nick Kupper, mandates that websites where more than one-third of the content is…

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U.S. Supreme Court Issues Opinion in FSC v. Paxton: Major Implications for Age Verification, Free Speech and State Regulation

Today, the United States Supreme Court issued its long-awaited opinion in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, a landmark case addressing the constitutionality of Texas’ age-verification law targeting adult content online. In a closely watched decision, the Court ruled in favor of Texas. Background The case arose from a Texas law requiring all publishers of online adult content to implement stringent age-verification mechanisms to prevent minors from accessing such material. The Free Speech Coalition (FSC), a trade association representing the adult entertainment industry, challenged the law as a violation of free speech rights and a form of compelled disclosure. Lower courts…

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France’s Bold Move: Navigating the New Age Verification Landscape

France's implementation of its sweeping age verification law for online adult content on April 11, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing global debate surrounding online safety and access to adult material. Going beyond a simple requirement, this legislation, driven by the Regulatory Authority for Audiovisual and Digital Communication (ARCOM), aims to establish a robust framework that prioritizes the protection of minors while navigating the complexities of user privacy and industry viability. This article delves deeper into the intricacies of the law, its multifaceted impacts, the technological landscape it necessitates, and the broader implications for the future of online…

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European Commission Opens Formal DSA Investigations into Pornographic Platforms to Safeguard Minors

Key Takeaways Formal Proceedings Initiated: The European Commission has opened formal investigations into Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos for suspected breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA), focusing on the lack of effective age verification and child protection measures. Core Allegations: The platforms are suspected of failing to: Implement appropriate and proportionate age verification tools. Assess and mitigate risks related to minors’ access to adult content. Ensure the rights and well-being of children are central to platform design. VLOP Status Change: Stripchat is being de-designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) after falling below the active user threshold for…

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New GOP bill would basically ban porn, experts warn

The Interstate Obscenity Definition Act would rewrite SCOTUS's definition of obscenity. A bill that rewrites the legal definition of "obscenity" could potentially change the internet as we know it. Last week, Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Illinois Rep. Mary Miller reintroduced the Interstate Obscenity Definition Act (IODA), which would redefine what is considered "obscene" material. Obscenity isn't protected by the First Amendment, which enshrines freedom of speech. "It may as well be an outright ban on pornography," adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein told Mashable, "because basically, under [Lee's] definition, all adult entertainment, all forms of pornography, will be…

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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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