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Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

George Clooney, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep back new 'Human Consent Standard' for AI licensing

A Human Consent Standard lets creators set licensing terms for AI use of likenesses, creative works, characters, and designs, including full permission, conditional access, or total restriction.
fromZDNET
2 days ago

I jailbroke my old Kindle to install KOReader - but there's a better way to extend its life

Amazon plans to end technical support for older Kindle devices starting on May 20, but that doesn't mean users must get rid of them. Kindles and Fire tablets released before 2013 will no longer receive software support from Amazon, leaving many users looking for alternative ways to continue using them as e-readers.
Gadgets
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Sony Issues Statement on New DRM Check for PS5, PS4 Games After Backlash

Sony confirmed that digital purchases on PS5 and PS4 require only a one-time online verification, not monthly checks.
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fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
Games

PlayStation DRM Confusion Explodes Into Full-Blown Mess

New DRM on PS4 and PS5 requires internet connection every 30 days to verify digital game licenses.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
Video games

A Surprise PlayStation DRM Issue Is Worrying Fans

Sony has reportedly implemented a new DRM system requiring online validation for digital purchases every 30 days on PS4 and PS5.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

PlayStation DRM Confusion Explodes Into Full-Blown Mess

New DRM on PS4 and PS5 requires internet connection every 30 days to verify digital game licenses.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

A Surprise PlayStation DRM Issue Is Worrying Fans

Sony has reportedly implemented a new DRM system requiring online validation for digital purchases every 30 days on PS4 and PS5.
Books
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Amazon changes how copyright protection is applied to Kindle Direct's self-published ebooks | TechCrunch

Amazon will allow DRM-free Kindle ebooks to be offered in EPUB and PDF formats via Kindle Direct Publishing starting January 20, 2026.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
8 months ago

Is It Ever Legal-or Ethical-to Remove DRM?

Removing DRM from purchased media is broadly illegal under US law (DMCA section 1201), though enforcement against individual users is uncommon.
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