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Supreme Court wants US input on whether ISPs should be liable for users’ piracy (arstechnica.com)

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SCOTUS asks US government for its view on $1 billion Sony v. Cox case.

Case file: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/11/supreme-court-may-decide-whether-isps-must-terminate-users-accused-of-piracy/

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[–] NocturnalMorning 54 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

The Supreme Court signaled it may take up a case that could determine whether Internet service providers must terminate users who are accused of copyright infringement.

This is insane. If this was to be ruled in favor of, it could be used to stifle dissent just by saying someone violated copyright. Fucking dangerous shit, and shouldn't even be considered, which is probably why they'll rule that it's totally cool to do.

[–] PriorityMotif 18 points 1 day ago

It's gonna suck when my work gets shut down when someone starts torrenting on the Wi-Fi.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago

Especially when you're considering that anyone who has ever shared a meme has engaged in minor copyright violations.

[–] ForgotAboutDre 2 points 1 day ago

It doesn’t seem in the ISPs interest to pursue, they would just lose customers. Unless they also provide cable/satellite television services.