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Introducing On Point: The Internet Archive is in danger
Feb 21, 2025
James Grimmelmann, a professor of digital and information law at Cornell Tech, joins Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive. They dive into the vital role of the Internet Archive and its Wayback Machine in preserving digital history. The discussion highlights the looming copyright lawsuits that threaten its existence. Grimmelmann unpacks the complexities of digital lending and the struggles between archival accessibility and copyright laws. Their insights emphasize the need to protect our digital heritage in an increasingly legal battleground.
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- The Internet Archive is essential for preserving digital content and accountability, risking profound loss due to ongoing copyright legal battles.
- The legal challenges faced by the Internet Archive raise critical questions about the future of digital access and preservation of our heritage.
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The Role of the Internet Archive
The Internet Archive serves as a vital public record of the World Wide Web, functioning as a library that preserves millions of old web pages, television shows, and books. Brewster Kahle, its founder, explains that this archival work allows users to access digital content that might otherwise be lost to history. The archive not only captures material from the web itself, often provided through the 'Wayback Machine,' but also collaborates with libraries to digitize various forms of media. If the Internet Archive were to cease operations, the consequences would be profound, leading to a significant loss of accountability and the ability to remember crucial moments documented online.
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