Internet
US, UK Sign Joint Agreement to Regulate Internet 'Harms'
The U.S. and the U.K. have signed a joint agreement to coordinate efforts to regulate internet content — including adult content — in order to “advance stronger protections for children.”
Cherie DeVille Discusses Doc Johnson Collabs in Vice TV's 'Sex Before the Internet'
2023 XBIZ Performer of the Year Cherie DeVille is featured on Vice TV’s “Sex Before the Internet” in the episode titled “Sex Toy Empire,” discussing the experience of being molded by Doc Johnson to create her realistic strokers.
Internet Researcher Maggie MacDonald Pens Op-Ed on the Risks of Canada's Age Verification Proposals
Online safety academic and Ethical Capital Partners’ advisory board member Maggie MacDonald penned an editorial for the Toronto Globe and Mail arguing that although mandatory age-verification for adult content will not work to prevent online harms for minors, it will erode everyone’s privacy instead.
Nelson Thane Unlimited Sponsors 2024 TEAs 'Best Internet Personality' Award
Nelson Thane Unlimited has announced its sponsorship of the 2024 Transgender Erotica Awards' (TEAs) Best Internet Personality category.
Leading Digital Rights, Privacy Orgs Urge Immediate Action Against 'Bad Internet Bills'
Tomorrow is the last day to participate in the “Tell Congress, Say No to #BadInternetBills” campaign, coordinated by leading digital rights and privacy organizations.
EFF Podcast Explores How 'Safer Sex Work Makes a Safer Internet'
Electronic Frontier Foundation today released a new episode of its podcast “How to Fix the Internet,” titled “Safer Sex Work Makes a Safer Internet” and devoted to sex worker rights online.
Sexpert Dr. Susan Block Featured in Vice's 'Sex Before the Internet'
Dr. Susan Block, aka Dr. Suzy, recently appeared on episode five of Vice TV’s “Sex Before the Internet” series, discussing her experiences working on HBO’s pioneering sex-ed show “Real Sex” and the show’s impact.
Nelson Thane Unlimited to Sponsor TEAs' Best Internet Personality Award
Nelson Thane Unlimited is sponsoring the Best Internet Personality Award at the 2023 Trans Erotica Awards (TEAs).
Aria Valencia, Tiana Blow Headline Bryan Gozzling's 'Internet Intercourse'
Aria Valencia and Tiana Blow topline the latest release from director Bryan Gozzling, "Hookup Hotshot: Internet Intercourse."
Vice TV to Premiere 'Sex Before the Internet' Docuseries
Vice TV will premiere eight-episode docuseries “Sex Before the Internet,” produced in partnership with former ABC News president James Goldston’s Aquitania Films, on Jan 10, 2023.
UK Prime Minister Front-Runner Liz Truss Endorses Imaginary '2-Track' Internet
U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, the current leading Conservative Party candidate to succeed resigning Prime Minister Boris Johnson, recently expressed support for the controversial Online Safety Bill with a mystifying statement about an imaginary “two-track internet,” described by observers as “one for teens and one that protects adult free speech.”
Reason Magazine Exposes the Powerful Crusade for a 'Sex-Free Internet'
Reason magazine has published in its May issue a lengthy, in-depth report on the current social and political attempts to censor sexual expression online.
Russia Tightens Internet Censorship Through Fines for 'Banned Content'
A year after Vladimir Putin announced sweeping measures to regulate internet content, a Russian court today fined Google nearly $100 million for “systematic failure to remove banned content,” which encompasses both political and social messaging of which the Moscow government does not approve, and almost all adult material online.
Future Internet Simulation Shows Dystopian Outcome for Porn
A new initiative by Archive.org — in partnership with many leading digital rights organizations — is sounding the alarm about creeping censorship by projecting a dystopian 2046 version of the internet, including severely restricted access to adult material.
Alt Erotic Touts 'Friday the 13th' Industry Event 'Internet Killed the Porn Star'
Alt Erotic is celebrating Friday the 13th with an industry red carpet event and party, titled “Internet Killed the Porn Star: But We Are Bringing Them Back.” Organizers have announced the event will now includes snakes and a raffle alongside tattoo artists, featured performers and other activities.
New Report: Asia Leads 'Concerning' Global Trend Towards Internet Censorship
China, North Korea, Iran and several other nations on the Asian continent lead the global trend towards increased censorship of internet content — including blanket bans on “pornography” — according to a new study by cybersecurity research firm Comparitech titled, “Internet Censorship 2021: A Global Map of Internet Restrictions."
Alt Erotic to Host 'Internet Killed the Porn Star' Red Carpet Event
Alt Erotic’s will hold an in-person industry event, titled “Internet Killed the Pornstar: But We Are Bringing Them Back," on Friday, August 13 at 8 p.m. (PDT) at the company’s private studio in Tarzana, California.
Lydia Love Touts Inclusive Clothing Line 'Internet Girlfriend'
Lydia Love, a 2018-19 XBIZ "Best Female Clip Artist" nominee, has expanded her brand outside of adult content by launching her own clothing line, Internet Girlfriend.
Russia Tightens Internet Laws Against 'Banned Content'
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed several laws last week to increase state control over information online, including one that introduces crippling fines for failing to remove “banned material.”
FSC: Why We're Fighting the 'Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act'
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement condemning the proposed Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act (SISEA).