The Internet Archive’s Fight to Save Itself
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The Internet Archive, founded by Brewster Kahle, preserves billions of digital artifacts but faces legal challenges from publishers and music labels over copyright issues. The nonprofit lost lawsuits in 2023 and 2024, potentially owing massive damages. These battles threaten the Archive's existence and its ability to preserve internet history. The organization argues its work is fair use, while opponents claim it harms copyright holders.
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