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#free-speech

Fighting Online ID Mandates: 2024 In Review

States are implementing age verification laws that threaten online privacy and free speech rights, contrary to the stated goal of protecting children.

Mississippi Can't Wall Off Everyone's Social Media Access to Protect Children

Mississippi passed a law requiring social media age verification, blocked by EFF for being unconstitutional.

You Shouldn't Need to Show a Driver's License to Watch Porn

Texas law requires age verification using government ID for accessing online porn
Pornhub blocked access in Texas due to law restrictions on pornographic content

EFF to Fifth Circuit: Age Verification Laws Will Hurt More Than They Help

HB 1126 violates First Amendment rights and endangers minors' access to protected expression online.
The law imposes burdensome age verification that threatens online privacy and freedom of speech.

Judge largely blocks Tennessee's porn site age verification law

Tennessee's law requiring age verification for pornographic websites was blocked in court for likely infringing on free speech rights.

Fighting Online ID Mandates: 2024 In Review

States are implementing age verification laws that threaten online privacy and free speech rights, contrary to the stated goal of protecting children.

Mississippi Can't Wall Off Everyone's Social Media Access to Protect Children

Mississippi passed a law requiring social media age verification, blocked by EFF for being unconstitutional.

You Shouldn't Need to Show a Driver's License to Watch Porn

Texas law requires age verification using government ID for accessing online porn
Pornhub blocked access in Texas due to law restrictions on pornographic content

EFF to Fifth Circuit: Age Verification Laws Will Hurt More Than They Help

HB 1126 violates First Amendment rights and endangers minors' access to protected expression online.
The law imposes burdensome age verification that threatens online privacy and freedom of speech.

Judge largely blocks Tennessee's porn site age verification law

Tennessee's law requiring age verification for pornographic websites was blocked in court for likely infringing on free speech rights.
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#vpn

Pornhub banned in 17 US states leaving tens of millions without access

Pornhub blocked access in 17 states due to new age-verification laws that critics say violate user privacy.

After Pornhub left Florida, VPN demand surged by more than 1000%

Pornhub exited Florida due to new age verification law, leading to a massive increase in VPN searches.

Pornhub pulls out of Florida, VPN demand 'surges 1150%'

Florida's new age-verification law sparked a dramatic increase in VPN usage on New Year's Day after Pornhub blocked access to users.

Pornhub banned in 17 US states leaving tens of millions without access

Pornhub blocked access in 17 states due to new age-verification laws that critics say violate user privacy.

After Pornhub left Florida, VPN demand surged by more than 1000%

Pornhub exited Florida due to new age verification law, leading to a massive increase in VPN searches.

Pornhub pulls out of Florida, VPN demand 'surges 1150%'

Florida's new age-verification law sparked a dramatic increase in VPN usage on New Year's Day after Pornhub blocked access to users.
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#pornhub

Pornhub is now blocked in these 17 US states

Pornhub is banned in 17 US states due to new age verification laws.

Pornhub blocks all of Texas to protest state law-Paxton says "good riddance"

Texas law requires age-verification on porn sites, leading Pornhub to disable access in response.
Pornhub blocks its website in multiple states in protest of similar laws.

Pornhub suspends Texas access over age verification: 'Ineffective, haphazard, & dangerous'

Pornhub suspends access in Texas due to age verification law upheld by court.
Texas passes law requiring age verification on adult websites.

Pornhub to block Florida users on January 1 to protest war on porn

Florida will prohibit access to Pornhub starting in 2025 due to a law aimed at regulating content access for minors.

Pornhub is now blocked in these 17 US states

Pornhub is banned in 17 US states due to new age verification laws.

Pornhub blocks all of Texas to protest state law-Paxton says "good riddance"

Texas law requires age-verification on porn sites, leading Pornhub to disable access in response.
Pornhub blocks its website in multiple states in protest of similar laws.

Pornhub suspends Texas access over age verification: 'Ineffective, haphazard, & dangerous'

Pornhub suspends access in Texas due to age verification law upheld by court.
Texas passes law requiring age verification on adult websites.

Pornhub to block Florida users on January 1 to protest war on porn

Florida will prohibit access to Pornhub starting in 2025 due to a law aimed at regulating content access for minors.
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#online-safety

Global Age Verification Measures: 2024 in Review

Mandatory age verification threatens rights to privacy and speech under the pretext of child protection.

Social networks can't be forced to filter content for kids, says judge

A federal judge partially blocked Texas's SCOPE Act due to concerns over online speech restrictions.

Global Age Verification Measures: 2024 in Review

Mandatory age verification threatens rights to privacy and speech under the pretext of child protection.

Social networks can't be forced to filter content for kids, says judge

A federal judge partially blocked Texas's SCOPE Act due to concerns over online speech restrictions.
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Pornhub to block Florida users, citing age verification law

Florida's new law mandates age verification for adult websites, impacting user privacy and access.
#legislation

Should Social Media Be Restricted to Users Over 16?

Current age verification tools for social media are ineffective, requiring honest user input, leading to proposals for enforceable age limits lacking solid methods.

Victory! California Bill To Impose Mandatory Internet ID Checks Is Dead-It Should Stay That Way

A bill requiring ID for online access to certain content has failed in California's legislature, highlighting concerns over censorship and privacy.

Australia Banning Kids from Social Media Does More Harm Than Good

Australia's new age verification law compromises privacy and grants government excessive control over social media access.

Should Social Media Be Restricted to Users Over 16?

Current age verification methods for social media are ineffective and require honest user input, leading to unsupervised access for minors.
Legislative proposals for age restrictions exist, but practical solutions for enforcement are still lacking.
Meta suggests a more centralized approach through app stores for parental consent on downloads to enforce age restrictions.

Australia plans to ban children from social media. Is checking and enforcing an age block possible?

Australia plans to ban younger teens from social media before the next election, with legislation expected to target users under 14-16 years.

Australia approves law banning social media for under 16s | TechCrunch

Australia's legislation bans social media for those under 16, aiming to enhance children's online safety.
Platforms must implement age verification by November 2025 or face significant penalties.

Should Social Media Be Restricted to Users Over 16?

Current age verification tools for social media are ineffective, requiring honest user input, leading to proposals for enforceable age limits lacking solid methods.

Victory! California Bill To Impose Mandatory Internet ID Checks Is Dead-It Should Stay That Way

A bill requiring ID for online access to certain content has failed in California's legislature, highlighting concerns over censorship and privacy.

Australia Banning Kids from Social Media Does More Harm Than Good

Australia's new age verification law compromises privacy and grants government excessive control over social media access.

Should Social Media Be Restricted to Users Over 16?

Current age verification methods for social media are ineffective and require honest user input, leading to unsupervised access for minors.
Legislative proposals for age restrictions exist, but practical solutions for enforcement are still lacking.
Meta suggests a more centralized approach through app stores for parental consent on downloads to enforce age restrictions.

Australia plans to ban children from social media. Is checking and enforcing an age block possible?

Australia plans to ban younger teens from social media before the next election, with legislation expected to target users under 14-16 years.

Australia approves law banning social media for under 16s | TechCrunch

Australia's legislation bans social media for those under 16, aiming to enhance children's online safety.
Platforms must implement age verification by November 2025 or face significant penalties.
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#child-safety

French court blocks porn sites over age verification for child protection | TechCrunch

Pornography websites face legal mandates to implement age verification to protect minors from accessing adult content.

Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids to join social media platforms in Florida

Children under 14 banned from social media in Florida
Parental consent required for 14-15-year-olds on social media
Penalties for violations of the law

Character.AI steps up teen safety after bots allegedly caused suicide, self-harm

Parents want C.AI's model destroyed due to harmful chats with their kids and flawed data usage processes.

Australia passed a law banning social media for kids under 16. Tech companies will need creative solutions to avoid $32 million fines.

Australia enacts a social media ban for users under 16, placing accountability on tech companies to enforce age restrictions.

French court blocks porn sites over age verification for child protection | TechCrunch

Pornography websites face legal mandates to implement age verification to protect minors from accessing adult content.

Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids to join social media platforms in Florida

Children under 14 banned from social media in Florida
Parental consent required for 14-15-year-olds on social media
Penalties for violations of the law

Character.AI steps up teen safety after bots allegedly caused suicide, self-harm

Parents want C.AI's model destroyed due to harmful chats with their kids and flawed data usage processes.

Australia passed a law banning social media for kids under 16. Tech companies will need creative solutions to avoid $32 million fines.

Australia enacts a social media ban for users under 16, placing accountability on tech companies to enforce age restrictions.
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Texas' war on porn

Texas's HB 1181 law mandates age verification for adult content amidst debates over free speech and privacy rights.
#pornography

French court blocks popular porn site... subdomain | TechCrunch

Legal loopholes can undermine regulatory actions against online content.
Missteps in legal complaints can create unintended consequences for child protection efforts.

Spanish government to regulate online porn access to protect minors

Half of Spanish children under 15 have accessed pornography, with 25% doing so before the age of 12.
The Spanish government plans to launch an age verification pilot project to reduce minors' consumption of pornography.

French court blocks popular porn site... subdomain | TechCrunch

Legal loopholes can undermine regulatory actions against online content.
Missteps in legal complaints can create unintended consequences for child protection efforts.

Spanish government to regulate online porn access to protect minors

Half of Spanish children under 15 have accessed pornography, with 25% doing so before the age of 12.
The Spanish government plans to launch an age verification pilot project to reduce minors' consumption of pornography.
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#social-media

Mississippi sides with Big Tech reducing online protection for kids

Judge blocked Mississippi law requiring age verification for social media, citing violation of First Amendment rights.

Instagram Introduces Teen Accounts, Other Sweeping Changes to Boost Child Safety Online

Instagram is creating separate, safer teen accounts to protect users under 18 from harmful content and interactions.

Australia's Prime Minister wants to ban social media for children

Australian PM Anthony Albanese plans to legislate age restrictions for social media use, aiming to protect children's mental health.

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

Bluesky CEO mistakenly stated the age limit as 18 instead of 13, raising concerns over user verification and safety.

Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts

Instagram is making teen accounts private by default to enhance safety for young users.

Instagram's new Teen Accounts won't work as long as Irish parents keep handing smartphones to eight-year-olds

Instagram's 'Teen Accounts' initiative struggles to satisfy Irish families' concerns due to unresolved age verification issues.

Mississippi sides with Big Tech reducing online protection for kids

Judge blocked Mississippi law requiring age verification for social media, citing violation of First Amendment rights.

Instagram Introduces Teen Accounts, Other Sweeping Changes to Boost Child Safety Online

Instagram is creating separate, safer teen accounts to protect users under 18 from harmful content and interactions.

Australia's Prime Minister wants to ban social media for children

Australian PM Anthony Albanese plans to legislate age restrictions for social media use, aiming to protect children's mental health.

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

Bluesky CEO mistakenly stated the age limit as 18 instead of 13, raising concerns over user verification and safety.

Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts

Instagram is making teen accounts private by default to enhance safety for young users.

Instagram's new Teen Accounts won't work as long as Irish parents keep handing smartphones to eight-year-olds

Instagram's 'Teen Accounts' initiative struggles to satisfy Irish families' concerns due to unresolved age verification issues.
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The SCOTUS Term to Come

Upcoming Supreme Court term could reshape First Amendment rights, particularly regarding adult content age verification laws.
#internet-safety

Pinterest CEO: To protect our kids online, Congress must make digital IDs the national standard-and require OS makers to share age-validation data with apps

Instagram's new features for teen safety are commendable, but the essential need is for a reliable age-verification system.

Pornhub prepared to block Florida if child safety law takes effect

Florida passed a law banning children under 14 from using social media without parental consent.
Aylo, parent company of Pornhub, criticized Florida's law, stating that age verification requirements on adult sites can push users to seek content on non-compliant sites.

Pinterest CEO: To protect our kids online, Congress must make digital IDs the national standard-and require OS makers to share age-validation data with apps

Instagram's new features for teen safety are commendable, but the essential need is for a reliable age-verification system.

Pornhub prepared to block Florida if child safety law takes effect

Florida passed a law banning children under 14 from using social media without parental consent.
Aylo, parent company of Pornhub, criticized Florida's law, stating that age verification requirements on adult sites can push users to seek content on non-compliant sites.
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#meta

Apple and Meta are ramping up their feud over who is in charge of protecting kids

Meta suggests Apple should handle age verification for app downloads, shifting responsibility from itself, while Apple resists such regulations.

Meta Challenges EU Regulations Around Supervisory Fees

Meta is unhappy about the fee structure for the process of verifying age on its platforms.
TikTok is also challenging the same regulation regarding fee structure.

Apple and Meta are ramping up their feud over who is in charge of protecting kids

Meta suggests Apple should handle age verification for app downloads, shifting responsibility from itself, while Apple resists such regulations.

Meta Challenges EU Regulations Around Supervisory Fees

Meta is unhappy about the fee structure for the process of verifying age on its platforms.
TikTok is also challenging the same regulation regarding fee structure.
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#privacy-concerns

Controversial internet bill KOSA passed by Senate | TechCrunch

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) focuses on protecting minors from various online harms and holds platforms accountable for safeguarding them.

Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to hold social media accounts

Parents gain control over teen social media access
Bill mandates age verification for websites

Controversial internet bill KOSA passed by Senate | TechCrunch

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) focuses on protecting minors from various online harms and holds platforms accountable for safeguarding them.

Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to hold social media accounts

Parents gain control over teen social media access
Bill mandates age verification for websites
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TikTok will stop paying people to watch videos every day

TikTok Lite suspended the reward feature in the EU due to concerns about potential addiction, specifically in young users.
#ftc

FTC rejects software companies' bid to use facial recognition to verify user age

FTC rejected software for biometric age verification.
Concerns raised include data collection and deepfake content.

FTC Temporarily Denies ESRB Application For Face Scan Tech

The FTC denies ESRB's application on face-scanning tech for age-verification, pending more information.
ESRB's application for new age verification method delays pending NIST report; aims to comply with COPPA rule and avoid violations.

FTC rejects software companies' bid to use facial recognition to verify user age

FTC rejected software for biometric age verification.
Concerns raised include data collection and deepfake content.

FTC Temporarily Denies ESRB Application For Face Scan Tech

The FTC denies ESRB's application on face-scanning tech for age-verification, pending more information.
ESRB's application for new age verification method delays pending NIST report; aims to comply with COPPA rule and avoid violations.
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Hobbycraft accused of refusing to sell paint to black customer

Racial profiling incident at Hobbycraft
Challenges in verifying age for spray paint sales

Florida House Approves Bill Banning Social Media For Kids Under 16

Florida's Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban kids under 16 from using social media.
The bill aims to protect children from addictive technology and make social media platforms accountable for their impact on young users.

AI face scanners could be used in supermarkets to check your age

Supermarkets in the UK may use AI scanners to check the age of shoppers buying alcohol, eliminating the need for physical proof of identification.
Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Co-op have already participated in trials to test the technology, which involves scanning the customer's face at the till and prompting a staff member to ask for physical ID if the system determines the customer could be underage.

WSWA alcohol shipping study shows 25% of adults report no ID checks

One in four adults who purchase alcohol through direct-to-consumer vendors do not have their IDs checked when receiving their purchases.
76% of American adults are concerned about the age verification process when purchasing alcohol online.

XNXX joins handful of adult sites subject to EU's strictest content moderation rules | TechCrunch

The EU has designated XNXX as a very large online platform under the Digital Services Act, enforcing age verification for adult content sites and algorithmic accountability for designated platforms.
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