Music labels are pushing to amend their lawsuit against the Internet Archive, adding 493 new recordings to the current allegations of mass copyright infringement from its Great 78 Project. This change could escalate potential damages from $400 million to nearly $700 million. The Internet Archive fights back, asserting fair use for their digitization project aimed at preserving historical recordings. While the labels perceive this project as a threat to their revenue—likening it to services like Spotify—others in the industry question the extent and validity of the damages being claimed.
The introduction of 493 more recordings to the lawsuit against the Internet Archive significantly raises the potential damages, which could reach almost $700 million.
Music labels argue that the Great 78 Project infringes copyright by providing access to recordings that compete with streaming services like Spotify.
The Internet Archive maintains that their Great 78 Project is a fair use, aiming to digitize recordings for public accessibility, but faces significant legal challenges.
Critics of the damages sought by the labels, including industry veterans, describe the potential outcome as 'absolutely absurd,' suggesting drastically lower figures.
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