Ofcom Launches Probe into Pornhub Parent Over Child Access Concerns

Britain’s media regulator Ofcom announced on Wednesday that it has opened an investigation into Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, after concerns that children might be accessing pornographic material online. The inquiry will examine whether Aylo has complied with its obligations under the country’s online safety laws to prevent minors from encountering pornographic content. Ofcom’s statement said the regulator will assess the company’s age‑verification measures and overall compliance with statutory duties. The probe follows growing scrutiny of online platforms’ safeguards for young users. Aylo has not yet responded to the inquiry. The investigation is part of a broader effort by UK regulators to tighten enforcement of digital content standards.