Porn site traffic plummets as UK age verification rules enforced

The UK government's age verification rules for accessing adult content online have led to a significant drop in traffic to leading porn sites. According to data, the popular website Pornhub lost over one million visitors within a two-week period after the new regulations were enforced. The age verification system, which requires users to prove they are over 18 before accessing adult content, has been implemented in an effort to protect minors from exposure to explicit material. The decline in traffic indicates that the new rules have been effective in limiting access to these sites, though concerns remain about the privacy and security implications of the verification process. The drop in viewership highlights the impact of the legislation and the challenges faced by the adult industry in adapting to the changing regulatory landscape. As the UK continues to enforce these rules, it remains to be seen how the industry will respond and whether other countries will follow suit with similar measures.