Overview

• Aylo has blocked access to Pornhub, Redtube and Youporn in France since Wednesday afternoon to contest regulations requiring stronger age-verification systems.
• Under the new law, adult sites must use third-party services to confirm that users are over 18 without revealing personal identities.
• France’s digital regulator Arcom reported that minors make up 12 percent of monthly visitors to porn sites, prompting authorities to tighten protections.
• Digital Minister Clara Chappaz said Aylo could exit France if it refuses to implement the legally mandated age checks.
• The European Commission has opened proceedings against major porn platforms for failing to adequately shield underage users, reflecting growing EU scrutiny of online adult content.