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Publishers sue Internet Archive over Open Library ebook lending

The Verge

Four major book publishers have filed suit against the Internet Archive for copyright violations relating to the Open Library project , setting the stage for a major legal fight over one of the internet’s longest-running ebook archives. Reached for comment, Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle called the lawsuit “disappointing.”. “As

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India says not to preorder Starlink until it obtains a license

The Verge

India has instructed the public not to preorder Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite-based internet service, according to a report from Reuters. As the report notes, the Indian government says that the company needs to obtain a license to operate in the country before it starts deploying its services. Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge.

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Google Images is making it easier to license photo rights

The Verge

Google is rolling out an update to Google Images designed to make it easier to license photographs or pictures that are covered by copyright. Images with licensing information provided by the publisher will now appear in search results with a “Licensable” badge over the thumbnail.

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The Internet Archive loses appeal over e-book lending case

TechSpot

Judges representing the Second Circuit Court of Appeals have ruled that the Internet Archive's (IA) practice of lending digital copies of books without licensing fees is not fair use. The decision is a major victory for the publishers that sued the IA and ensures the removal of half a million. Read Entire Article

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Technology Has Shaped Human Knowledge for Centuries. Generative AI Is Set to Transform It Yet Again.

Singularity Hub

Generative artificial intelligence is a revolutionary new technology able to collect and summarize knowledge from across the internet at the click of a button. Often described as a new reality of speaking many-to-many, the internet provided a means for people to communicate, share ideas, and learn. Read the original article.

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SpaceX moves to beam Starlink internet into cars, boats, and aircraft

The Verge

SpaceX is asking the FCC for approval to beam Starlink internet into moving vehicles. SpaceX is seeking regulatory approval to connect its rapidly growing network of internet-beaming Starlink satellites to cars, trucks, shipping boats, and aircraft. A train of Starlink satellites in low-Earth orbit passes over Uruguay.

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Catch&Release raises $14M to help marketers find and license content from across the web

TechCrunch

. “This isn’t just about UGC, this is about tapping into the creative potential of the internet,” she said. Then, when someone from a brand or advertising agency decides that they want to use a piece of content, they can send a licensing request with a push of a button (this is the “release”).

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