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Let’s Not Flip Sides On IP Maximalism Because Of AI

1 year 10 months ago
Copyright policy is a sticky tricky thing, and there are battles that have been fought for decades among public and corporate interests. Typically, it’s the corporate interests that win — especially the content industry. We’ve seen power, and copyrights, collect among a small group of content companies because of this. But there is one significant […]
Mike Masnick

Lunchtime Photo

1 year 10 months ago
Two views of the Château Gaillard, overlooking the Seine in Les Andelys. The top view was taken on our way out from Paris; the bottom view was taken on the trip back.
Kevin Drum

IMPACT CIL Offices Sustain Water Damage, Will Be Closed Until Further Notice

1 year 10 months ago
ALTON - IMPACT CIL said today its offices sustained water damage after a pipe connection broke in one of the restrooms at the 2735 E. Broadway, Alton location early Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. IMPACT CIL Executive Director Cathy Contarino said IMPACT offices will be closed until further notice. "Our staff will be working remotely," she said. "If you are trying to reach us, please leave a voicemail message at 618-462-1411. We will get back to you as soon as possible." Contarino apologized for any inconvenience the water damage has caused. "Thank you for your patience," she added. Contarino said her goal was to reopen the building by Jan. 3, 2024, after the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, but right now they didn’t know if that would be possible. She stressed the staff is used to working remotely because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, which may have prepared them for this type of situation. “My staff also can go and see people at their homes or other locations,”

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Borderline Inanity

1 year 10 months ago
Today on TAP: The immigration mess is not likely to be solved by a bipartisan deal.
Robert Kuttner