Piracy
Following Anna’s Archive’s December 2025 announcement of scraping 86 million Spotify music files, Spotify and major labels are seeking a $322 million default judgment in New York federal court. The site ignored proceedings, prompting demands for statutory damages under DMCA and copyright law, plus a permanent injunction to block access. Anna’s Archive has temporarily pulled the Spotify torrents amid pressure.
Iniulat ng AI
An Indian court has issued orders enabling domain name registrar takedowns, leading to the overnight disappearance of hundreds of pirate streaming websites. This approach goes beyond traditional ISP blocks and provides Hollywood studios with a faster method to shut down such sites. The development marks a significant shift in India's efforts to combat online piracy.
The Spanish frigate Victoria, part of the European Atalanta operation, has freed a Maltese tanker with 24 crew members seized by Somali pirates. The incident took place 700 nautical miles from Mogadishu, with no personal injuries reported. The pirates fled following a show of force by the Spanish Navy.