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Internet Archive Fights $700M Lawsuit Threatening Digital Heritage

4/18/2025

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The Internet Archive is under siege, facing a staggering $700 million lawsuit from major record labels for its efforts to preserve historical 78rpm records. This legal battle jeopardizes its vital mission and tools, including the Wayback Machine, which safeguard our digital heritage. The Archive calls for support to defend access to knowledge and culture for generations to come.

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The Internet Archive is under siege, facing a staggering $700 million lawsuit from major record labels for its efforts to preserve historical 78rpm records. This legal battle jeopardizes its vital mission and tools, including the Wayback Machine, which safeguard our digital heritage. The Archive calls for support to defend access to knowledge and culture for generations to come.