A federal judge is allowing an AI-related copyright lawsuit against Meta to move forward, although he dismissed part of the suit. In Kadrey vs. Meta, authors including Richard Kadrey, Sarah Silverman,...
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Read Full Article »The Internet Never Forgets: Fighting the Memory Hole
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- The concept of "memory-holing" is a serious threat to a free and open internet, as it allows powerful individuals and organizations to hide their past mistakes and misdeeds.r
- The use of copyright claims as a tool for memory-holing is particularly insidious, as it can be used to silence critics and erase embarrassing information from the public record.r
- The existence of archived websites, such as the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, provides a crucial counterbalance to memory-holing efforts, allowing users to access and preserve historical content.Summary r The internet's ability to store and share information has created a powerful tool for those seeking to hide their past mistakes. "Memory-holing" allows individuals and organizations to erase embarrassing information from the public record, often through copyright claims or website changes. This threatens a free and open internet, as it silences critics and erases historical context. However, archived websites like the Wayback Machine provide a counterbalance, preserving earlier versions of content and allowing users to access a more complete picture of history. Preserving this functionality is crucial for a functioning democracy and an open society.
Summary
R The internet's ability to store and share information has created a powerful tool for those seeking to hide their past mistakes. "Memory-holing" allows individuals and organizations to erase embarrassing information from the public record, often through copyright claims or website changes.
This threatens a free and open internet, as it silences critics and erases historical context. However, archived websites like the Wayback Machine provide a counterbalance, preserving earlier versions of content and allowing users to access a more complete picture of history.
Preserving this functionality is crucial for a functioning democracy and an open society.
If there is one axiom that we should want to be true about the internet, it should be: the internet never forgets. One of the advantages of our advancing technology is that information can be stored a...
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What Proponents of Digital Replica Laws Can Learn from the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Discussion Points
- The Risks of Over-Censorship: The NO FAKES Act's safe harbor scheme and penalties could lead to over-censorship, where platforms err on the side of caution and remove legitimate content, stifling online expression and creativity.r
- The Importance of Safe Harbors: The DMCA notice and takedown process has been instrumental in protecting creators' rights while also allowing for the development of new venues for speech and the sharing of copyrighted content.r
- Balancing Innovation with Intellectual Property Protection: Any changes to copyright law must carefully balance the need to protect intellectual property with the need to promote creativity, innovation, and free expression online.
Summary
The NO FAKES Act's safe harbor scheme and penalties pose significant risks to over-censorship and stifle online expression. The bill's broad provisions and dramatic penalties could lead platforms to err on the side of caution, removing legitimate content and chilling creativity.
In contrast, the DMCA notice and takedown process has offered important protections for creators while also allowing for the development of new speech venues. Any changes to copyright law must balance intellectual property protection with the need to promote innovation and free expression online.
Safeguards like counter-notice processes can help mitigate abuse and ensure that legitimate content is not removed prematurely.
We're taking part in Copyright Week, a series of actions and discussions supporting key principles that should guide copyright policy. Every day this week, various groups are taking on differen...
Read Full Article »Don't Make Copyright Law in Smoke-Filled Rooms
Discussion Points
- The importance of transparency and public input in the creation of new copyright laws, highlighting the concerns surrounding behind-closed-doors negotiations.
- The impact of current copyright laws on online freedoms, innovation, and the daily lives of internet users, particularly in relation to website-blocking and censorship.
- The need for a balanced approach to copyright policy that addresses both creators' rights and users' needs, ensuring that the internet remains a platform for creativity, innovation, and free expression.
Summary
The push for new copyright laws that would allow for vast censorship on the US internet is a threat to online freedoms and innovation. The movie studios' efforts to revive SOPA/PIPA-style legislation highlight the need for transparency and public input in lawmaking.
Current copyright laws already have a profound impact on the internet, affecting every online activity. Users must fight back against these attempts to create a censorship regime, emphasizing the importance of balancing creators' rights with users' needs.
The internet's future depends on ensuring that copyright policy promotes creativity, innovation, and free expression, rather than stifling them.
We're taking part in Copyright Week, a series of actions and discussions supporting key principles that should guide copyright policy. Every day this week, various groups are taking on differen...
Read Full Article »It's Copyright Week 2025: Join Us in the Fight for Better Copyright Law and Policy
Discussion Points
- The Need for Open and Inclusive Copyright Policy: The importance of involving users and stakeholders in the creation and review of copyright laws, ensuring that their concerns are represented and taken into account.r
- The Dangers of Overly Broad Copyright Enforcement: The risks of using copyright as a tool to silence free speech and expression, and the need for a balanced approach that protects both creators' rights and users' freedoms.r
- Device and Digital Ownership: A Matter of True Possession: The need for clear and transparent licensing agreements and technological restrictions that allow individuals to fully own and control their digital purchases.
Summary
As we enter Copyright Week, it's essential to acknowledge the unintended consequences of expanding copyright laws. The internet has made us aware of the impact on our lives, from removed content to restricted device use.
We must recognize that corporations pushing for expansion have made copyright a universal issue, not just an industry concern. Last year's defeat of SOPA/PIPA serves as a reminder that expanding copyright only serves the gatekeepers, not users.
This year, EFF and partners highlight five key issues: open policy, censorship, device ownership, preservation, and sharing. It's time to create a balanced approach that promotes creativity and innovation.
We're taking part in Copyright Week, a series of actions and discussions supporting key principles that should guide copyright policy. Every day this week, various groups are taking on different eleme...
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