These restrictions target illegal content, such as images of sexual violence. However, the definition has been expanded to include content that is “for promotional purposes” or has no “serious value”, reflecting the legal concept of obscenity.
The move caused concern in the arts community. Artists fear this is a slippery slope that could lead to major internet platforms censoring such content around the world. As a result, some artists are looking for alternative hosting options to suit their business, including self-hosted solutions.
Source: Ferra
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