Pornhub Is Pulling Out of France

Aylo, the operator of Pornhub, YouPorn, and RedTube, has suspended its services in France as part of a protest against a new age verification law requiring third-party systems to confirm user identities, citing concerns over privacy breaches. The company, acquired by Ethical Capital Partners in 2023, faces criticism from Solomon Friedman for describing the law as ineffective and dangerous, while France's digital minister emphasized that protecting children should remain the top priority over regulating adult content consumption. Aylo serves a significant portion of France's internet traffic, impacting major markets like the U.S., Philippines, and Mexico.