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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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[–] ForgotAboutDre 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago

That’s the beauty of the government. They can shape others’ interests by wielding the power to shut people down and lock them up and fine them.