Marketplace All-in-One Bytes: Week in Review – AI dominates Google I/O and more
May 23, 2025
Paresh Dave, a senior writer at WIRED specializing in technology and its effects, joins the discussion. They delve into Google's latest AI advancements showcased at I/O, revealing exciting new features. The conversation highlights the implications of the 'Take It Down' Act, tackling intimate imagery online while raising concerns about rapid content removal. Additionally, they dissect the legal drama surrounding Fortnite's return to the Apple App Store and discuss the evolving landscape of AI in search, exploring issues of accountability and copyright challenges.
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Risks of Take It Down Act
- The Take It Down Act requires internet publishers to remove intimate images within 48 hours of complaint, but it risks misuse and wrongful takedowns.
- It lacks protections like appeal processes present in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, increasing potential for abuse.
DMCA's Content Removal Flaws
- The DMCA doesn't specify removal speed, so companies take content down quickly to avoid liability, leading to misuse by scammers.
- This causes non-infringing content to be wrongly removed, a problem feared with the Take It Down Act.
No Appeals in Take It Down Act
- The Take It Down Act lacks a built-in appeal mechanism or penalties for fraudulent takedown requests, unlike the DMCA.
- This absence may pressure companies to remove content immediately and handle disputes later.