A Utah law requiring adult websites verify the ages of their users has taken effect
, including social media sites. It comes less than a year after Louisiana enacted a similar law and as additional states consider such policies as filters or age verification for adult websites.
“The wave will continue because the harms are real,” she said. “These kids can't unsee what they see.” Earlier this week, Pornhub, among the most widely viewed adult websites, blocked access to its content to protest the law. Those in Utah attempting to access the site since Monday have been greeted with a “Dear User” letter and accompanying video from adult film actor Cherie DeVille.
The letter says Pornhub will “completely disable access” in Utah due to the law, unless a “real solution” is offered.Critics, including Pornhub, argue age-verification laws can be easily circumvented with well-known tools such as VPNs that reroute requests to visit websites across public networks. They also have raised questions about enforcement, with Pornhub saying enforcement efforts drive traffic to less-known sites that don't comply with the law and have fewer safety protocols.
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