Silicon Valley and Hollywood clash as Wikipedia blacks out
In a protest against two congressional anti piracy proposals aimed at stopping online movie and TV piracy, Silicon Valley sites including Wikipedia went dark. The move pits tech giants like Google and Yahoo against Hollywood backed measures, drawing White House caution over potential Internet censorship and stifled innovation.
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Wikipedia editors question site's blackout
New York AP reporting on Wikipedia shutting down its English site for 24 hours to protest anti piracy bills. Editors fear advocacy could undermine neutrality while supporters argue action defends free knowledge and counters censorship. Industry oppose bills backed by film and music groups. Reddit Google Twitter and others weighed in with muted or symbolic actions.
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