Internet Archive’s Fight to Save Itself: A Battle for Public Knowledge Access
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Internet Archive’s Fight to Save Itself: A Battle for Public Knowledge Access
The Internet Archive, often referred to as the "library of the internet," has become a cornerstone for knowledge preservation in the digital age. Founded in 1996 by Brewster Kahle, this nonprofit organization has tirelessly worked to archive millions of digital materials, including websites, books, music, videos, and software. However, it is now in the middle of a battle for its survival as it faces a massive legal threat from publishers who accuse it of copyright infringement. This lawsuit has stirred public debate about the role of digital libraries, the future of book lending, and how society should balance copyright laws with access to information. While the publishers seek to defend their intellectual property rights, the Internet Archive's defenders argue that this lawsuit threatens not just the organization itself, but the very idea of free and universal access to knowledge. What Is the Internet Archive? The Internet Archive was created with the mission of providing …
