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Germany's Federal Supreme Court has revived a lawsuit by Axel Springer against Adblock Plus maker Eyeo, questioning if ad blockers violate copyright by altering website content. Mozilla warns this could deem such tools illegal, threatening user privacy and security. The case may set EU precedents, balancing commercial interests against online freedoms.
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Google's dominance is enclosing the open web by sidelining standards like XML, promoting proprietary alternatives, and controlling APIs, social networks, and AI tools. This mirrors Microsoft's past tactics, risking innovation and fragmenting the internet into silos. Resistance through regulations and alternatives is essential to preserve openness.
Germany's Federal Court of Justice revived Axel Springer's lawsuit against Adblock Plus maker Eyeo, potentially classifying ad blockers as copyright infringement for altering website code. Overturning lower rulings, it sends the case back for reevaluation. This could reshape digital advertising, balancing user privacy with publishers' revenue models.
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Robots.txt, a 1990s protocol, lets website owners restrict bots from accessing site sections via directives like "Disallow," evolving from server overload prevention to blocking AI data scraping. Its voluntary nature sparks ethical debates in web archiving and SEO. Ultimately, it balances control with digital preservation challenges.
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