MySpace video ‘filtering’
p2pnet.net news:- Rupert Murdoch’s MySpace is to “experiment” with a video filtering application from Audible Magic. The audio version was originally heavily boosted by RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) boss Mitch Bainwol, who personally walked it around congress.
“In the video-filtering pilot, MySpace said it would block unauthorized music videos and other clips containing Universal Music Group’s music, while still allowing the Vivendi SA unit and its artists to circulate promotional audio and video they authorize,” says Associated Press.
The DRM system will be, “available for free to other content owners as well,” says the story, adding:
“MySpace officials say the latest offering was unrelated to Universal Music’s federal lawsuit in November, accusing MySpace of illegally encouraging its users to share music and music videos on the site without permission. That lawsuit remains pending and seeks unspecified damages, including up to $150,000 for each unauthorized music video or song posted on the site.”
Also See:
walked it – Vaunted RIAA p2p ‘filter’ software, June 2, 2004
Associated Press – MySpace Launches Pilot to Filter Videos, February 12, 2007
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February 12th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
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