Hollywood v Silicon Valley in US piracy battle
The anti-piracy battle gripping Washington and the Internet pits two US West Coast power bases directly against each other: Hollywood is taking on Silicon Valley over the right to make money online.
The anti-piracy battle gripping Washington and the Internet pits two US West Coast power bases directly against each other: Hollywood is taking on Silicon Valley over the right to make money online.
Internet
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Earth Sciences
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Environment
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Political science
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Environment
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Social Sciences
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Is social media censorship a means to quell a modern uprising? Some politicians and law enforcers during the political turbulence of 2011 thought so but recent research suggests that uncensored citizens experience less violence ...
Social Sciences
Jul 2, 2012
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Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher has challenged CNN to an online duel.
Internet
Apr 16, 2009
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Hi Tech & Innovation
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Social Sciences
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