#piracy

[ follow ]
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Anthropic will face a class-action lawsuit from US authors

Authors Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson allege that Anthropic downloaded up to seven million copyrighted works unlawfully, building a multibillion-dollar business on stolen books.
US news
#nintendo
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago
Video games

I don't blame Nintendo for tackling piracy - but now I'm even more confused on the rules around cartridges

Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

After years of intense leaks, Nintendo's got the Switch 2 launch on lockdown

Nintendo struggled with leaks during the original Switch but is trying to manage expectations for the Switch 2 amidst ongoing piracy challenges.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Nintendo grants itself the power to brick Switches with pirated games

Nintendo can now render a user's Switch unusable if it's found with pirated games or mods, under the new User Agreement.
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago
Video games

I don't blame Nintendo for tackling piracy - but now I'm even more confused on the rules around cartridges

fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Major Nintendo Switch Piracy Website Seized By FBI

FBI seized major Nintendo Switch piracy site NSw2u as part of a law enforcement operation.
#copyright
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Intellectual property law

Anthropic Accused of Building Claude AI with 7 Million Pirated Books | HackerNoon

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic cut up millions of used books to train Claude - and downloaded over 7 million pirated ones too, a judge said

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Intellectual property law

Anthropic Accused of Building Claude AI with 7 Million Pirated Books | HackerNoon

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic cut up millions of used books to train Claude - and downloaded over 7 million pirated ones too, a judge said

fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Key fair use ruling clarifies when books can be used for AI training

This order doubts that any accused infringer could ever meet its burden of explaining why downloading source copies from pirate sites was itself reasonably necessary.
Intellectual property law
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Nintendo Switch 2 hackers say they're already getting banned

Nintendo Switch 2 has robust anti-hacking measures in place preventing unauthorized online usage.
Media industry
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Football and other premium TV being pirated at 'industrial scale'

Big tech firms' inaction is facilitating widespread piracy of live sports, creating risks for users and financial losses for broadcasters.
#meta
Intellectual property law
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Meta claims torrenting pirated books isn't illegal without proof of seeding

Meta claims no proof of seeding pirated works during torrenting.
The outcome of the case may clarify the legality of AI training on pirated datasets.
Intellectual property law
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Meta claims torrenting pirated books isn't illegal without proof of seeding

Meta claims no proof of seeding pirated works during torrenting.
The outcome of the case may clarify the legality of AI training on pirated datasets.
fromPolygon
2 months ago

What's going on with manga and anime piracy crackdowns?

Japan's investment in anti-piracy measures aims to protect its anime and manga industry, targeting over 1,000 infringing platforms that are estimated to cost billions.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Famous anti-piracy campaign used pirated font'

"The famously anti-piracy campaign from the early 2000s may itself have been rooted in piracy, as its iconic font was discovered to be pirated."
Typography
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Piracy on the rise across the world maritime watchdog DW 04/15/2025

Piracy cases surged in 2025, particularly in the Singapore Straits, highlighting safety concerns for crew members and global shipping.
fromianVisits
3 months ago

From fancy costumes to brutal battles: New exhibition looks at a pirates life

Piracy is not just a romanticized fantasy; it was a brutal life with fleeting moments of wealth that often ended in violence or death.
London
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Valve's DRM Origins Include An Exec's 19-Year-Old Pirate Nephew

Monica Harrington's nephew's CD-ROM replicator inspired Valve to implement its DRM policy.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Italy demands Google poison DNS under strict Piracy Shield law

Italian AGCOM's ruling reinforces the legitimacy of copyright protection efforts but highlights challenges with tech firm compliance.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Cruise passengers were told to draw curtains and turn off lights as they passed through a pirate hot spot

Cunard's Queen Anne cruise ship heightened security measures while navigating piracy-prone waters, advising passengers to keep lights off, curtains drawn, and decks closed overnight.
Privacy professionals
fromCity AM
5 months ago

Google 'profiting from crime' says Spanish football boss Tebas

LaLiga accuses Google of profiting from digital piracy and taking legal action against it.
#discord
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
9 months ago

Discord says piracy subpoena would violate users' First Amendment rights

Discord is defending user anonymity and First Amendment rights in a legal dispute over complying with a subpoena related to copyright infringement.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
9 months ago

Discord says piracy subpoena would violate users' First Amendment rights

Discord is defending user anonymity and First Amendment rights in a legal dispute over complying with a subpoena related to copyright infringement.
[ Load more ]