The Internet Revolutionized Porn. Age Verification Could Upend Everything | WIRED
wired.com Created: August 30, 2025 Updated: February 25, 2026 article
Summary
Platforms like Pornhub and OnlyFans have given porn stars more autonomy. But sweeping age-check laws are already impacting their bottom lines.
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Internet platforms like OnlyFans/Pornhub empowered performers' autonomy/income; age verification laws slash traffic/revenue 30%. Project 2025 uses state laws as backdoor to federal porn ban, threatening privacy/speech/free web.