Appeals Court Hears RIAA and Yout in ‘High Stakes’ Stream-ripper Case
At the end of 2020, the operator of one of the largest YouTube rippers took the unprecedented step of taking the music industry to court. Yout.com’s Johnathan Nader had grown tired of the bombardment of DMCA takedown requests and allegedly defamatory claims. In response, he sued the RIAA, asking the federal court in Connecticut to declare his service non-infringing. The RIAA and others were asking Google to remove so-called...
Epik, the Far-Right’s Favorite Web Host, Has a Shadowy New Owner
Known for doing business with far-right extremist websites, Epik has been acquired by a company that specializes in helping businesses keep their operations secret. Powered by WPeMatico
London Underground Is Testing Real-Time AI Surveillance Tools to Spot Crime
In a test at one station, Transport for London used a computer vision system to try and detect crime and weapons, people falling on the tracks, and fare dodgers, documents obtained by WIRED show. Powered by WPeMatico
I Stopped Using Passwords. It’s Great—and a Total Mess
Passkeys are here to replace passwords. When they work, it’s a seamless vision of the future. But don’t ditch your old logins just yet. Powered by WPeMatico
2054, Part IV: A Nation Divided
“The people are in the streets. We can’t ignore them any longer. Really, we have little choice. Either we heal together, or we tear ourselves apart.” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. Powered by WPeMatico
