The Battle Against Child Exploitation: Pornhub's Secrecy

The news Story reveals that documents from a California lawsuit against MindGeek, the parent company of Pornhub, have exposed concerning practices regarding the handling of child sexual abuse content on the platform. The lawsuit alleges that MindGeek knowingly received and distributed such material for over a decade. Emails and messages uncovered during the lawsuit indicate that videos suspected of containing child sexual abuse had to be flagged more than 15 times before they were reviewed by moderators. This has raised questions about the company's commitment to addressing such content promptly. The article also highlights Mastercard's severing of ties with Pornhub and MindGeek's subsequent attempts to navigate the situation. Additionally, it details the company's protocol for prioritizing video reviews, which led to a backlog of over 700,000 flagged videos. Laila Mickelwait, a prominent figure in the fight against such content, has expressed concerns that these revelations could lead to criminal prosecutions. In response, Pornhub argues that flagged content could be reported for various reasons, not just related to child sexual abuse material. The controversy surrounding Pornhub's content moderation practices has resulted in multiple lawsuits against MindGeek. The article also mentions changes implemented by Pornhub in December 2020, aimed at reducing the presence of unverified content on the platform. Direct messages and depositions from employees have further complicated the issue, with some employees seemingly acknowledging the presence of child pornography and a lack of enforcement of content rules. Despite rebranding as Aylo, questions about past practices and transparency persist as legal battles continue.
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