German Regulator Who Shut Down xHamster Unveils New AI Surveillance Tool

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — The local official crusading for Germany to hide all sexual content behind an age verification wall unveiled this week an AI tool called KIVI that automatically scans all online content to determine which images are not compliant.

Tobias Schmid, director of the State Media Authority of North Rhine-Westphalia, and one-man War on Porn, gave a press conference yesterday boasting of the surveillance innovation and claimed he had coined the name KIVI after “KI” (the German initials for AI) and “VI” from the Latin word “vigilare” (“to survey”).

Schmid called this authoritarian fantasy come to life a “fantastic combination,” German tech news site NetzPolitik.org reported yesterday.

NetzPolitik reporter Sebastian Meineck, who has been covering Schmid’s meticulous, obsessive attempts to ban all sexual content from open platforms in Germany and Europe wrote that “pornography” is one of the clearest targets of the local bureaucrat’s new surveillance engine.

Schmid included the category among others like “extremism, hate speech, swastikas or the glorification of drugs” as topics that his “most modern” KIVI, which he has already expanded nationwide, has been trained to detect.

KIVI was developed by Berlin-based Condat under Schmid’s supervision and is now reportedly being used by all 14 state media authorities in Germany.

KIVI is currently surveying images, texts and videos on all websites, as well as apps like “Telegram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, the Russian Facebook competitor VKontakte and the video portal Bitchute,” NetzPolitik reported.

“KIVI recognized 20,000 potential violations within a year,” the report continued. “The violations are then checked by humans [employed and selected by Schmid] using a ticket system. According to the NRW Media Authority, there are around eight student assistants and seven lawyers. After sorting out erroneous hits, 6,700 violations remained. Some KIVI hits lead to reports on the platforms, and others also to criminal charges.”

Media supervisor Schmid has described the cooperation with the State Criminal Police Office of North Rhine-Westphalia as “very good.”

In general, NetzPolitik’s Meineck points out, “artificial intelligence often adopts biases, prejudices and biases in their training data,” although Schmid claimed with characteristic determination that the AI tool is “neutral” and “so wonderfully uncorrupt.”

The regulator also explained that KIVI presents blurry images in a small preview window at first and employees manually have to guess if they are “violence or pornography” by using a slider to sharpen the image.

“I am pretty sure that we will gradually get the mass of cases under control,” Schmid concluded.

Main Image: Tobias Schmid, director of the State Media Authority of North Rhine-Westphalia and one-man War on Porn

Splash NFT Brand Ambassadors Featured in Creativo’s ‘Vogue’ Exhibition Saturday

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Splash NFT Marketplace brand ambassadors Sunny Lane, Sara Jay and Katie Morgan will appear in NFT form at the “Vogue” exhibition presented by Creativo and CashApp for Bitcoin 2022 Week at the Miami Beach Convention Center Saturday.

The Madonna-inspired Splash artwork was created by NFT artist Junkyard Chef, sponsored by Terra Rossa, Myosin, and PreSaga.

“The biggest bitcoin event in the world is already drawing thousands of cryptocurrency fans from around the world to hear announcements from over 75 companies as well as speakers like Peter Thiel, Serena Williams, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming and many more,” a rep said. “The conference is slated to end with the world’s first and largest Bitcoin Music Festival headlined by Logic, and featuring Deadmau5, Run the Jewels, Steve Aoki, CL (aka Lee Chae-rin) and others.”

Lane will also attend the exhibition in person.

“I’m so excited to be part of this historic crypto event,” she said. “It’s beyond my wildest dreams for all of us to be seen at the biggest bitcoin event in the world. This kind of exposure is unprecedented, especially for adult stars and creators.”

Click here for a promo trailer for the Creativo “Vogue” event; find details about Bitcoin 2022 here.

For additional details, and to RSVP, contact sasha@creativo.miami.

Visit Splash NFT Marketplace and Sunny Lane on Twitter.

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Content Creator Brie Nightwood Launches Nightwood Media, NFT Project

LAS VEGAS — Content creator and entrepreneur Brie Nightwood has debuted an NFT project with the launch of her new company, Nightwood Media.

Her new ventures were created with the goal of “making an interactive and fun experience for those who participate,” she said. “And a portion of the funds raised from this amazing project will be donated to environmental and clean energy organizations in hopes of minimizing the environmental damage done by crypto.”

Nightwood, who recently partnered with the Australian adult fan platform Unlockedxx, is also hiring, training and pairing assistants with models in need of help with the demands of premium social media interaction.

“To say that creating content and managing a fan base is a full-time job is definitely an understatement, and the more popular you are, the more help you need,” she said. “Nightwood Media not only offers assistant positions but account managers who can guide and provide a path for creators to reach their goals more quickly and efficiently.”

For additional details, follow Brie Nightwood on Twitter and access her premium social media links here.

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Hazel Grace Is Twistys’ April ‘Treat of the Month’

Hazel Grace Is Twistys' April 'Treat of the Month'

LOS ANGELES — Hazel Grace is the Twistys “Treat of the Month” for April.

“Truly capturing Hazel’s personality, vitality and raw sexuality, the Twisty’s April theme reveals her Southern charm. The Twisty’s drone cams caught the ‘Backwoods Babe’ as she prowled along the hillside. She delivers a memorable shoot that the fans will love,” a rep said.

Grace expressed enthusiasm for the recognition.

“I’m at a loss for words. All I can say is that I’m so grateful. I’m also very grateful to the companies that hire me, and the fans that support me and my friends that wouldn’t let me give up on my dreams,” she said.

The performer noted she is also working on the pending debut of her own production company, InMelanin.

Click here for her “Treat of the Month” feature; follow Twistys on Twitter.

Follow Hazel Grace on Twitter and find her premium social media links here.

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Williams Trading Pledges Support for Red Cross Ukrainian Crisis Relief

Williams Trading Pledges Support for Red Cross Ukrainian Crisis Relief

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. — Williams Trading Co. (WTC) will donate a portion of its proceeds from monthly sales events during May and June to the American Red Cross for Ukrainian humanitarian crisis relief.

“The owners of WTC and our employees stand with Ukraine. We are united in our support for its sovereignty and its territorial integrity, and we stand in full solidarity with Ukraine’s government and with her brave people during this devastating time,” a rep said.

“Since the COVID-19 epidemic in the United States, the adult novelty business has enjoyed unprecedented growth with our dealer and vendor partners. We ask that you support Ukraine in your own way, with a simple donation to the American Red Cross or any other charitable organization in the support of the Ukrainian people,” continued the rep.

Besides the Red Cross, WTC urges support for the GoFundMe campaign launched by actors Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, which has currently raised over $35 million; Kunis was born in Ukraine.

“As fighting in Ukraine continues, the American Red Cross has contributed $10 million to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to help alleviate the suffering caused by this devastating crisis,” noted the rep. “This support allows the Red Cross network to provide lifesaving aid to those in need — both in the country and in neighboring areas.”

Click here to donate to the Red Cross.

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‘Grandfalloon’ Speculative Fiction Zine Seeks Sci-Fi Erotica for Summer Issue

CANADA — The quarterly magazine Granfalloon: A Speculative Fiction and Poetry Zine has announced a call for writers to submit erotic-based speculative work for their Summer 2022 issue.

“From Lovecraft’s Cthulhu to Huxley’s ‘Brave New World’ to the Golden Age of science fiction fantasy with authors like Philip José Farmer and Theodore Sturgeon, to Captain Kirk’s green concubine in ‘Star Trek,’ and all the way up to the present with new generations of writers, the erotic as a theme and aesthetic has played a key role in speculative fiction/sci-fi,” said editor-in-chief Albert Mamet.

“We decided to dedicate a special issue exploring the erotic in speculative fiction, the idea emerging from discussions with some of our contributors who write erotic sci-fi. To accomplish this goal, we’ve brought on a guest editor with roots both in the erotic and science fiction writing communities and teamed up with an illustrator, Joe Swarctz, who’ll be providing the cover art and be featured as a contributing artist,” added Mamet.

Click here for additional details.

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Curvy Mary to Premiere ‘Thick Thursday’ on IG Live Tonight

KAS VEGAS — Curvy Mary’s latest project is the launch of “Thick Thursday” on IG Live, which will start at 7 p.m. (PST) following her podcast “Dangerous Curves.”

“Think of ‘Thick Thursday’ as the ‘Dangerous Curves’ after-party,” Mary said. “Tonight, I want to talk to the fans about my podcast, but I’m open to [discuss] anything. I am lifting the velvet rope for you.”

Join “Thick Thursday” on Mary’s Instagram.

“Dangerous Curves” airs every Thursday at 6 p.m. (PST) on ALuvMedia.com.

Follow Curvy Mary on Twitter and find her premium social media linkage here.

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Paris White Stars in ‘Flash of the Tartans’ From POVR

LOS ANGELES — Paris White’s latest is a college coed VR fantasy from POVR, titled “Flash of the Tartans,” opposite Chloe Surreal in her adult debut.

“Paris and Chloe are getting ready for a big pep rally and you are the teacher who lets them use your classroom. Paris thanks you and she and Chloe continue with their cheer but Chloe’s large breasts pop out of her shirt. It’s your lucky day, as Paris and Chloe are ready to do anything to avoid detention,” noted a rep.

“This was such a fun POV scene,” White said. “I loved working with Chloe; she was amazing and sweet. I had a great time working with her and I think you are going to enjoy this scene.”

A trailer can be found at POVR.com; follow the studio on Twitter.

Follow Paris White on Twitter and find her premium social media links here.

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Leana Lovings Lands Cover of Barely Legal, Tops AdultEmpire’s ‘Pulse’ Ranking

Leana Lovings Lands Cover of Barely Legal, Tops AdultEmpire's 'Pulse' Ranking
 

 

MIAMI — Leana Lovings is featured on her second magazine cover and has landed atop AdultEmpire’s “Pulse” ranking.

The starlet lands the cover spotlight for the May issue of Hustler’s Barely Legal magazine, following her cover of Score Group’s 18eighteen in March.

“Knowing that my Barely Legal shoot made the cover is like icing on the cake to an amazing week,” Lovings said. “I’m so grateful to the team that’s made everything happen for me.”

For more information, visit BarelyLegal.com and follow the magazine on Twitter.

AdultEmpire’s Pulse rankings “allow fans and adult industry players to put their finger on the ‘pulse’ of what’s going on in the business by giving the lowdown on the most popular movies and stars on AdultEmpire, and content that is new and notable,” a rep said.

As such, Lovings recently landed atop the ranking with “But I Have A Girlfriend Now,” costarring Johnny Love, from MyPervyFamily; click here for details.

“Leana does such a great job working [Johnny] up that you can feel his intense satisfaction just by watching. It is shot POV, which makes it so you can almost jump into the scene for yourself,” noted an AdultEmpire rep. “There are reasons why MyPervyFamily is so popular and this [scene] showcases them all.”

Follow Leana Lovings on Twitter and find her premium social media links here.

 

 

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Leana Lovings Lands Cover of Barely Legal, Tops AdultEmpire's 'Pulse' Ranking

Evil Angel Releases Mick Blue’s ‘Uncut 10’

Evil Angel Releases Mick Blue's 'Uncut 10'

LOS ANGELES — Evil Angel has released “Uncut 10” from director and reigning XBIZ “Male Performer of the Year” Mick Blue.

The POV-style action centers on “intimate thrills — unscripted, uncensored footage of Mick’s private dates with beautiful starlets,” a rep said. “Every scene includes lots of POV-style action from Mick’s personal camera.”

Misha Cross, Diana Grace, Fiona Sprouts and Alina West are Blue’s comely costars.

“This is my 10th release in the ‘Uncut’ series and I wanted to make it exceptional for all my fans, with the best POV and raw sex action you can find,” Blue said. “I used some great, new talents and some seasoned performers that made it special.”

Grace appreciated the spontaneity of the shoot, while Cross reteams with Blue for the first time in seven years.

Sprouts, described as “a fresh, young porn nymph,” was cast after she expressed a desire to work with a seasoned adult cocksman, and West enjoyed the opportunity to jump right to the main event after an abbreviated tease.

All four scenes are now streaming on EvilAngel.com; follow the studio and Mick Blue on Twitter.

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