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The Internet Archive is in danger

Jan 7, 2025
Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, and James Grimmelman, a digital law expert, delve into the urgent threat facing our digital history. They discuss the staggering role of the Wayback Machine, which preserves over 900 billion web pages. The pair tackle the legal battles against copyright claims from publishers that jeopardize public access to vital information. They emphasize the significance of digital memory, drawing parallels to George Orwell's '1984', and underscore the critical need to protect our archives for future generations.
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ANECDOTE

Stefanik's Shifting Stance

  • Congresswoman Stefanik's statements on the January 6th riots evolved from condemning the violence to calling the rioters hostages.
  • Her initial statement from her website has been removed, highlighting the issue of digital information manipulation.
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Wayback Machine's Importance

  • The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine preserves deleted web pages, acting as a historical record.
  • This preservation is crucial for accountability and remembering our digital history, as web pages have a short lifespan.
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Internet Archive's Scale

  • The Internet Archive stores over 900 billion web pages, using its own servers for preservation.
  • It collects over 1 billion URLs daily, indexing them for the Wayback Machine.
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