Porn isn't just a reflection of our desires it shapes them, putting women and girls at risk | Fiona Vera-Gray
Briefly

Recent findings of an independent review of porn regulation highlight a troubling shift in mainstream pornography, which increasingly promotes incest, violence, and racism driven by profit-focused algorithms. The critique serves as a call for reform, marking a significant moment in the fight against online sexual exploitation and the safeguarding of privacy rights. With algorithms shaping viewers' choices, the review stresses an urgent need for government action to protect sexual freedoms and curb the detrimental societal impacts of current pornographic content.
'The public appetite for regulation has shifted. For a while, many believed that a hands-off approach to regulation would strengthen our sexual freedoms and protect our right to privacy. In reality, it's done the opposite.'
'One study of over 22,000 porn sites found that 93% of them were sending user data to at least one third party, often without users knowing.'
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