Record Labels and RCN Open to Settling Piracy Liability Lawsuit
Under US copyright law, Internet providers must terminate the accounts of repeat infringers “in appropriate circumstances.” Historically, Internet providers rarely applied such a drastic measure, but under pressure from lawsuits, many ISPs are now acutely aware of their obligations. Music Companies sued RCN Internet provider RCN is one of the providers targeted by this legal campaign. Four years ago, the company was sued by several...
YouTube Orders ‘Invidious’ Privacy Software to Shut Down in 7 Days
With an estimated 2.5 billion users overall and around 120 million users active daily, YouTube is an entertainment powerhouse and a globally-recognized brand. Premium products aside, YouTube is free to use. But with around a billion hours of content consumed every day, YouTube has to find ways to make that pay. The most visible cost to the user is advertising, lots and lots of advertising. Less visible costs include significant user...
