Internet Archive’s legal fights are over, but its founder mourns what was lost
Internet Archive’s legal fights are over, but its founder mourns what was lost
This article details the Internet Archive's survival through significant legal battles over copyright, particularly regarding its Open Library project. Despite the removal of over 500,000 books and facing substantial damages, the Archive continues its mission. Founder Brewster Kahle discusses the challenges facing libraries in an increasingly digital and litigious environment, the impact of AI, and future initiatives like the Democracy's Library project, emphasizing the importance of open access to information and a balanced copyright system.
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it was confusing to read the acronyms AI and IA appear with such frequency!
I've been following IA for awhile now (and use them auitenfrquently!) and I'm relieved this legal hurdle is mostly concluded.
this article also helped highlight IAs value proposition to libraries and even to Wikipedia. it's not just about preservation in a locked container but enabling stronger referencing and access for researchers and society at large.
they still have a long ways to go, referencing still remains unresolved and with the attack on government data preservation in the US, new tools still need to come online.
perhaps IA will explore these problems with the use of AI?
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