Category: Pornography

The Take It Down Act addresses three common kinds of online exploitation: revenge porn, AI-generated porn and sextortion. The act makes it illegal to publish nude images, both real and AI-generated, without the subject’s consent. It also requires social media companies remove nonconsensual explicit images within 48 hours of a victim’s request.

The House on Monday overwhelmingly passed a bill backed by first lady Melania Trump that cracks down on the posting of explicit images, including “deep fake” nudes generated of people by artificial intelligence, without consent. The Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks – known as the TAKE IT DOWN Act – was approved by a 409-2 vote and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk.

Let’s be honest. There are a lot of differing opinions when it comes to watching porn. While we respect everyone’s right to make their own decision when it comes to porn, and we’re not here to advocate for the ban or censorship of it, research is shedding light on some important facts about it: porn is harmful to those who watch it, their relationships, and the world around us.

As Fighters, you’re more likely in the know when it comes to understanding porn and its link to human trafficking. But those around you may not be so well-informed. Some may not realize human trafficking (often called modern-day slavery) is so common throughout the world today. Others may not realize that it happens all across the United States—and not just to foreigners who arrive or are brought into the country illegally. In fact, while 31% of victims are foreign nationals, American citizens, or permanent, legal residents constitute 36% of cases where the demographics of the victims are known.

“Having a compulsive porn habit, I used drugs to get an increased high whilst viewing hardcore porn and my tastes changed over time…which led me to my arrest.” Porn is a habit that escalates, and it can often be an obsession that evolves way beyond anything the consumer could anticipate.

While it’s clear porn can negatively impact relationships, porn is a common habit—even for those in a committed relationship. But why?

Deepfake porn is on the rise, causing severe social, psychological, and career consequences for its victims. Learn how this harmful trend is affecting people and what we can do to fight back.

Pornography websites are fueling the rise in child sex abuse by using algorithms to direct users to extreme material, desensitizing them to abuse and sexual assault, according to the Washington-based National Center on Sexual Exploitation.