Supreme Court deals blow to music industry fight against illegal downloads
The US Supreme Court has ruled that internet service providers cannot be held liable for illegal downloads of copyrighted material. The decision reverses a $1.5 billion damages award to Sony Music Entertainment and is a setback for the entertainment industry's efforts to crack down on online piracy.
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service providers are not liable for illegal downloads of copyrighted material. This decision reverses a $1.5 billion damages award to Sony Music Entertainment. The court found that Cox Communications did not intend for its service to be used for copyright infringement. The ruling is a setback for the entertainment industry's efforts to combat online piracy. Nearly 19 billion downloads of pirated movies and TV shows were made in 2023, costing the US economy over $29 billion. The decision limits the liability of internet service providers for copyright infringement.
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