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Should Web Browsers Block Copyright Infringing URLs?

Two weeks ago the RIAA wrote a letter to BitTorrent Inc, asking the company to block "infringing" downloads in its popular client uTorrent. While it's technically feasible the request treads on a slippery slope. Will the RIAA ask web browsers to block copyright infringing URLs next?

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s45gr323175d ago

Piracy is not going anywhere, but this measure will definitely hurt pirates.

KingPin3174d ago

whats that gonna help.

pirates will just make their own exclusive browser specifically to pirate.

and if they blocking copyrighted material, does that mean youtube gets blocked as well or are they now choosing what content is ok and what content isnt.

ZoyosJD3173d ago

"will"

They have been around for quite some time actually, but downloading one will get you on numerous watch lists. And you better be a professional white/black hat if you don't want to loose everything. It's not something your average pirate wants to deal with.

Your not actually trying to compare Youtube to a torrent site are you? Youtube is completely forthcoming about how to request copyrighted material be removed and is actually active in it's removal, as opposed to supporting the upload of copyrighted material.

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The EU could compel Apple to allow competing browser engines on iOS

Apple currently requires all iOS web browsers to use WebKit, the engine that powers its Safari browser. This policy is widely regarded as anti-competitive,

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Here's how you can prevent your browsers from the Adrozek malware campaign

The Adrozek malware is circulating since May 2020 and was discovered across more than 30,000 devices daily at the time of its peak spread this summer

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Massive Raid on “Sparks” group resulted in Drastic Piracy Fall off

It was heard that a comprehensive law enforcement action targeted scene release group “SPARKS” and its associates earlier this month.

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