Cary Sherman, President of the RIAA, speaks about proposed network filters that search for copyright violations. Proposes to put spyware on users computers.
MPAA is asking the FCC for the ability to turn off selected video outputs. If you use cable box, DVR, TiVo, Slingbox, analog outs, etc. LISTEN UP! Find out more here:
http://www.public knowledge.org/issues /soc
A video explaining how the broadcast flag digital over-the-air television copy protection scheme works, and why, if passed, could be bad for consumers choice, education, and free speech.
Damian Lacedaemion relies on net neutrality to create and distribute his truly unique in-game talk show. This is a public service announcement for podcasters and vloggers to drop in their own shows, to help spread the word about the issue of net neutrality.
You can find more PSAs and learn more here:
http://www.public knowledge.org/node/4 14
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SaveTheInternet.c om
A video with representatives of the Christian Coalition of America and MoveOn.org, speaking together about the importance of an enforceable net neutrality policy in the US.
Recorded as a PSA so that podcasters and vodcasters can drop it into their own shows. To get the video download and learn more, go to:
http://www.public knowledge.org/node/4 14
Comcast uses Bono-Mack's statement as proof of how P2P works.
http://www.public knowledge.org/node/1 418
She also comments about using the Internet to protect copyrighted works. See the full video here:
http://www.netcau cus.org/conference/2 008/video-bono-mack. shtml
Chairman Ed Markey (D-MA) asks the FCC Commissioners whether consumers should be able to take their phone with them when they switch service providers, a principle of Open Devices being considered in the 700MHz auction
H.R. 2033 and the newly introduced S. 1957 are currently being considered in Congress, would stifle innovation and creativity in the fashion industry. Brought to you by Public Knowledge
A way to get more competition in wireless is through wholesale and non-discrimination. Open Services, third of four pro-competition principles being debated in the 700MHz auction at the FCC
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