UK age checks boost non-compliant porn sites

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UK age verification laws are causing traffic surges for non-compliant porn sites, while those that comply are seeing a decline. The Online Safety Act requires porn sites to verify user ages, but many sites that ignore this rule are experiencing significant traffic increases. This unintended consequence is driving users to unverified platforms, potentially undermining the law's goal of protecting children.


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