Pornhub provider Aylo defends Apple age-check system in UK probe
By Imogen Howse ( September 23, 2026, 15:01 GMT | Insight) -- Pornhub provider Aylo has defended its use of Apple's age-check system to prevent children from encountering pornography after UK regulator Ofcom launched an investigation into its compliance with the Online Safety Act. Aylo said it will provide evidence of the effectiveness of Apple's device-level age assurance system, although Ofcom's probe focuses on how Aylo integrated and tested that system before deployment. Responsibility for testing and ensuring age assurance is highly effective lies with the service provider, the regulator said. Pornhub provider Aylo has defended its use of Apple’s age-check system to prevent children from encountering pornography on its platforms as it faces a probe by the UK's online safety watchdog....
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