And for a bit of levity this Sunday morning, this from Gemini AI: To bridge the gap between a UK-only broadcast and a Florida-based injury, the lawsuit (filed December 15, 2025) alleges the following: Skyrocketing Demand: Citing data from research firms like vpnMentor, the complaint claims VPN demand in Florida increased by 51% in late 2024 and jumped by over 1,000% at the start of 2025. HOWEVER: NB Anti-pornography Florida House Bill 3 (HB 3), signed in March 2024, The "Pornhub Effect" While the law is aimed at age verification, the massive spike in VPN demand was primarily triggered by the response of major adult sites: The Blackout: Rather than complying with the age-verification requirements (citing privacy and security risks), Pornhub and its sister sites (RedTube, YouPorn) chose to geo-block Florida IP addresses entirely. The Surge: Immediately following the January 1st rollout, VPN demand in Florida reportedly skyrocketed by 1,150% within the first few hours as residents sought to bypass the geo-block by masking their location.
