PCWorld - The Associated Press is waging a new war on Web sites that use its content without permission. Before you prepare to pounce, though, take a careful look at the AP's current argument. It might not be what you think.
The Associated Press Announcement
Let me get you caught up: The AP announced this week that it'll be implementing new systems to better protect its content and keep sites from publishing its stories without paying.
"We can no longer stand by and watch others walk off with our work under misguided legal theories," says AP Chairman Dean Singleton. "We are mad as hell, and we are not going to take it anymore."
The AP says it'll start working to more effectively track its content and hunt down illegal usages. When it finds those, it'll sue the sites/publishers responsible.
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