Holding Buyers to Account: Global and Domestic Updates on Sex Buying
February 20, 2026
Read here for an update on how the U.S. and other countries are responding to legislation that criminalizes sex buyers.
Read here for an update on how the U.S. and other countries are responding to legislation that criminalizes sex buyers.
Grok announced it will block sexualized deepfakes in “jurisdictions where it is illegal.” But this change does not apply to the standalone app, nor does it apply yet in the U.S.
The DEFIANCE Act is vital to preventing image-based sexual abuse. Read more about it here.
NCOSE’s 2025 Dirty Dozen List exclusively targeted Section 230, the law that enables widespread online abuse. Now, as we close out 2025, a bill to repeal Section 230 has been introduced!
Read about our lawsuits against Pornhub and why litigation is a vital in stopping companies from facilitating sexual exploitation.
German government officials are recognizing that legalizing prostitution does not work. They are calling for the Survivor Model instead.
The GUARD Act prevents children from accessing AI companions—i.e. chatbots that mimic humans and encourage emotional bonding. This is imperative in mitigating risk of suicide or mental health harms.
The AI LEAD Act requires AI companies to exercise reasonable to care to design their chatbots safely.
Research shows pornography usage can escalate over time to more extreme content. For some people, this includes viewing child sexual abuse material.
Misinformation abounds about the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Here’s a breakdown of exactly what this bill does and doesn’t do.