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CivitAI Bans UK Users Amid Online Safety Act Controversy

7/26/2025

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CivitAI, a leading AI graphical model portal, will cut off access for UK users on July 24, 2025, citing the heavy legal and financial pressures of the Online Safety Act. Critics warn this move threatens the vibrant AI art community in the UK and raises concerns about increasing censorship in the digital landscape.

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CivitAI, a leading AI graphical model portal, will cut off access for UK users on July 24, 2025, citing the heavy legal and financial pressures of the Online Safety Act. Critics warn this move threatens the vibrant AI art community in the UK and raises concerns about increasing censorship in the digital landscape.