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The European Parliament approved a controversial copyright directive, specifically Articles 11 and 13. Article 11 introduces a "link tax" for news snippets, while Article 13 requires platforms like YouTube to implement upload filters to prevent copyright infringement. Critics argue these measures will lead to widespread internet censorship and the end of fair use.
EU Copyright Bill, Article 13 Meme Clause, Paul McCartney
The European Parliament voted on a controversial copyright bill featuring Article 13 (the "meme clause") and Article 11 (the "link tax"). While the bill faced a temporary setback, critics argue it will eventually pass and stifle user-generated content. Paul McCartney's support for the bill is criticized as being based on an antiquated music industry model.
The European Parliament is considering a copyright directive that would require search engines to pay publishers for displaying snippets of news articles. This "link tax" is intended to support the European press but could lead to search engines removing news links entirely. The discussion compares this to the historical "switchback" of cable networks moving from paying for content to being paid to carry it.
