Stop Online Piracy Act
The story of Internet icon Aaron Swartz comes to life in a new documentary
The death of Internet mogul and activist Aaron Swartz sent shockwaves through the tech community. Now the story of his life — and the federal prosecution that contributed to his suicide — is being told on the big screen.The death of Internet mogul and activist Aaron Swartz sent shockwaves through the tech community. Now the story of his life — and the federal prosecution that contributed to his suicide — is being told on the big screen.
The Implications of Internet Shutdowns
Wikipedia and several other websites participated in an online “blackout” on Wednesday in protest over SOPA and PIPA, anti-piracy bills that would allow the government to fine or blacklist sites accused of copyright violations. The message of the blackouts have come across not just to the online community, but with members of Congress – some who, […]
A World Without Wikipedia
The anti piracy laws being considered in the U.S. have produced worldwide internet turmoil. Perhaps you are already aware that the giant Wikipedia website in English is down not because of some pirates, but in protest to what the Wikipedia people think this would do to the internet. Well Wikipedia’s message today is that we […]
A Positive Spin on SOPA and PIPA
Wednesday sites like Wikipedia and Reddit pulled the plug for 24 hours to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA), acts that threaten the existence of such sites. SOPA is up for heated debate not only in congress, but online also. Steve Tepp, who represents the working man in Hollywood, […]
SOPA Being Challenged Online and in the White House
Last Friday, President Barak Obama issued a statement announcing that he would not lend his support for the Stop Online Piracy Act, known as SOPA, citing concerns over First Amendment rights and cyber security risks. Introduced last October in Congress, SOPA would give content providers wide reaching powers to shut down websites distributing copyrighted materials. […]