Pornography

New artificial-intelligence-enabled algorithms have allowed video editors a whole new array of tools to make fake videos even more believable.

AI-based fake videos pose the latest threat to what we perceive as reality — and possibly our democracy

Culture

Can you spot a fake video from a real video? It may seem simple enough, but new technology is blurring the lines of reality at unprecedented levels.

Revenge porn can ruin the lives of women.

This member of Congress has a plan to curtail revenge porn

Lifestyle

What happens when you’re proudly gay and proudly Sikh?

Global Scan

The Directors of “Lovelace” on America’s First Porn Star

Britain makes plans to filter out porn at prime minister’s urging

Global Politics

Egypt moves to implement ban on online pornography

As Egypt’s Muslim-dominated government consolidates and organizes, there’s a move to remake Egyptian law in a more conservative image. This week, the country’s public prosecutor ordered a ban on online pornography be implemented.

What PETA hopes its .XXX porn site will do for animal rights

The organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is trying to use porn stars and pornography to campaign for animal rights.

Internet addiction and depression

Health & Medicine

A new study from the University of Leeds in England finds links between excessive internet use and depression.

Teenagers and sexting

Environment

Almost half of sexually active teens are involved in sexting — sending explicit photos of themselves or their partners via mobile phones.

British PM Wants Porn Sites Blocked

Conflict & Justice

The British government is asking internet service providers to automatically block access to pornography sites unless customers opt in.