Today, the Internet Archive has submitted its appeal in its loss vs the lawsuit filed by major publishers. When the decision was handed down in March, the Internet Archive vowed that it would appeal the case and they have just done so. The company said "we know this won’t be easy, but it’s a necessary fight if we want library collections to survive in the digital … [Read more...] about Internet Achieve is appealing its loss to publisher lawsuit
Ebook and Audiobook Piracy News
Z-Library introduces new system to share print books
Z-Library is one of the most prolific article and ebook piracy sites online. They have over 12 million free ebooks available for download, and many people who don't want to pay for digital content use this service. The company is doing something entirely different; they are launching a book sharing' market, where its millions of users can pick up paperbacks at dedicated … [Read more...] about Z-Library introduces new system to share print books
Can Reading E-books Get You in Trouble? Protect Yourself from Digital Threats
Reading is one of life's greatest gifts & pleasures. It lets you experience the lives of countless others or elevate your own by accumulating knowledge. Better yet, the digital age allows us access to millions of books without having to lug any of them around. E-books might be convenient, but are they safe? In this article, we explore how E-books themselves or acquiring … [Read more...] about Can Reading E-books Get You in Trouble? Protect Yourself from Digital Threats
Integrating anti-piracy education into school curricula to let students adopt better digital ethics
One of the biggest tragedies of online piracy is that it undermines the hard work, creativity, and livelihoods of content creators and industry professionals who invest their time and expertise in producing original and valuable digital content. While the practice is rampant across the world and almost among all age groups, it is quite painful to see young emerging minds … [Read more...] about Integrating anti-piracy education into school curricula to let students adopt better digital ethics
Is Reading Pirated Books Ethical?
If this is solely about ethics, then my answer is NO. Reading pirated books is entirely unethical. After all, you’re robbing someone of their hard work. Just imagine if someone steals your hard work or uses it without your consent. How does this feel? Authors feel the same way! So, buying and reading pirated books is an offence against moral justice. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Is Reading Pirated Books Ethical?
Why Should You Always Buy eBooks Legitimately
With millions of books available for reading worldwide, readers usually cannot wait to indulge in an interesting title. Most of them want to access their favorite books easily, some even for free, and that's why they go for illegal book-sharing websites. But is it the right way to read your book? Well, not really! You should always access your favorite books in a legitimate and … [Read more...] about Why Should You Always Buy eBooks Legitimately
Authors Write Open Letter to AI Companies for Copyright Infringement
The Internet is flooded by AI models like Chat GPT, and the reviews are mixed. While some people consider it ideal for analytical and decision-making tasks, several others have accused these models of piracy, lack of creativity, and limited contextual understanding. One such industry that's witnessing a tough time with AI models is the book industry. After AI-oriented … [Read more...] about Authors Write Open Letter to AI Companies for Copyright Infringement
Internet Archive takes action against ebook piracy
In a recent development, the Internet Archive (IA) has taken a proactive step to protect copyrighted materials by sending a DMCA notice to GitHub, urging the removal of a tool known as "DeGouRou," Torrent Freak reported. This software allows IA patrons to remove digital rights management (DRM) from books borrowed from the IA library, potentially infringing upon the copyrights … [Read more...] about Internet Archive takes action against ebook piracy
The lingering battle: E-book piracy costs U.S. publishers $300 million annually
Online piracy remains a persistent challenge for publishers, with recent data from the Authors Guild revealing that U.S. publishers lose a staggering $300 million in income each year due to e-book piracy. While this issue is not new, the extent of the financial impact highlights the ongoing struggle publishers face in protecting their intellectual property. Unfortunately, as … [Read more...] about The lingering battle: E-book piracy costs U.S. publishers $300 million annually
Z-Library introduces new Tor-enabled desktop launcher
Z-Library, recognized as the world's largest repository of pirated e-books, recently unveiled a dedicated desktop launcher that is specifically designed to work with the Tor network, TorrentFreak reported. The launcher is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Previously, Z-Library users accessed the site via a specific URL that required regular login credentials. … [Read more...] about Z-Library introduces new Tor-enabled desktop launcher