What are those consequences? 1 fine?
The US states are using CIVIL law, meaning every single parent in the state could take them to court. This could bankrupt these companies in no time. This decision was probably made by an accountant.
Most of the age-gated states have introduced legislation that permits parents to sue the porn sites, usually the tune of 10,000 per instance.
That high voltage glass fracturing is gunning for number one nowadays, though I am pretty sure they’re made with old microwave parts.
Maybe I read it wrong, and I don’t care.
You asked why they turned it off in some states in the US and not the EU, I have my opinion, you seem to disagree, and that’s ok.