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What Happens if the Internet Archive Goes Dark?

For decades, the Internet Archive has preserved our digital history. Lately, journalists and ordinary citizens have been turning to it more than ever, as the Trump administration undertakes an ideologically-driven purge of government websites.

By Morgan Sung, Maya Cueva, Chris Egusa

https://www.kqed.org/news/12031980/what-happens-if-the-internet-archive-goes-dark

Wait. Is this reading correct?

"Under current law, content produced entirely by AI immediately enters the public domain, allowing unrestricted commercial use."

https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2025/03/20/ai-generated-works-are-public-domain-court-affirms/

Other news coverage:

"Because many of the Copyright Act's provisions make sense only if an author is a human being, the best reading of the Copyright Act is that human authorship is required for registration."

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-appeals-court-rejects-copyrights-ai-generated-art-lacking-human-creator-2025-03-18/

The Public Domain and the Rise of the Hays Code

Films entering the public domain will soon face a significant shift. In 2030, films governed by the Hays Code will start to enter the public domain

By Sean Dudley via @internetarchive

https://blog.archive.org/2025/03/18/the-public-domain-and-the-rise-of-the-hays-code/

Oh, the humanity—or lack thereof! A US court just confirmed that your beloved AI-generated masterpieces will remain in the public domain. Apparently, #copyright is reserved for 'real' artists with 'actual' brains.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-appeals-court-rejects-copyrights-ai-generated-art-lacking-human-creator-2025-03-18/ #AIart #PublicDomain #Law #Creativity #HackerNews #ngated

Public Domain Spotlight: LibriVox

Access to cultural heritage is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Founded in 2005, LibriVox stands out as a crucial resource, ensuring that our cultural heritage is freely and openly accessible.

by Sean Dudley via @internetarchive

https://blog.archive.org/2025/03/10/public-domain-spotlight-librivox/