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FSC's Boden Hosts Content Moderation Panel at Global Trust and Safety Conference
Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Alison Boden hosted a panel discussion on the trust and safety practices of adult platforms at TrustCon, the global conference dedicated to trust and safety professional — those charged with moderating content online. For the first-of-its-kind panel, Boden brought together Andrew Seiler of Tropical Sun ltd. (Clips4Sale), David Cooke of Aylo (Pornhub), Murray Perkins of WGCZ (XVideos), and Shane Britten of Crime Stoppers International to discuss the unique challenges of moderating sexually explicit content. Read more on our blog. ( [link removed] )
FSC's Executive Director Delivers Keynote at UK Age Assurance Regulator Event
On July 16, 2024, Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Alison Boden delivered the keynote presentation at a meeting on age verification hosted by Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator. The first-of-its-kind event ( [link removed] ) was designed to facilitate discussion with the adult industry on Ofcom’s implementation of the Online Safety Act (OSA), including the age assurance ( [link removed] ) and illegal content ( [link removed] ) requirements for adult content platforms, both expected to come into force in Q1 of 2025. Read more on our blog. ( [link removed] )
FSC In the News
*An Activist Tried To Take Down Trafficking On Pornhub. Did She Do More Harm Than Good?*
“To Mike Stabile, director of public policy at the adult industry group Free Speech Coalition, the Traffickinghub campaign had the effect both of falsely painting legal porn providers as insidious child traffickers who welcomed abusive material, and of taking the focus off of social media sites with far worse problems.” Read more on Independent. ( [link removed] )
*Utah Declared War On Pornography, But Kids Are Still Swimming In Smut*
“’Sites that are overseas may not feel the need to comply with U.S. law,’ he said. ‘That's one of the key flaws of this legislative approach.’” Read more on Salt Lake City Weekly. ( [link removed] )
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A Booming Industry of AI Age Scanners, Aimed At Children's Faces
Lawmakers increasingly favor AI-driven "age assurance" checks to protect children online, leading to a booming industry centered around scanning faces for age verification. Companies like Yoti and Incode claim these tools offer safety but at the cost of extensive privacy risks, as they collect and analyze vast amounts of sensitive data. Read more on The Washington Post. ( [link removed] )
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The Controversial Kids Online Safety Act Faces An Uncertain Future
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which passed the Senate with strong support, faces an uncertain future as the House enters a six-week recess without scheduling a vote. While proponents argue that KOSA would hold tech companies accountable for protecting children online, critics warn that it could restrict access to important information on topics like sexual health and LGBTQ+ issues. The bill has sparked significant debate within both the tech accountability and digital rights communities, with many fearing it will lead to censorship. The House Republican leadership's delay in prioritizing the bill raises questions about its future. Read more on Wired. ( [link removed] )
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