Major record labels sue Internet Archive for $621m over preserved old recordings, raising copyright issues.

Major record labels have sued the Internet Archive for $621 million over its preservation of thousands of old recordings, raising issues of copyright and access to historical content. Founded in 1996 by Brewster Kahle, the nonprofit has amassed over 145 petabytes of digital material, including websites and media. Legal disputes threaten its existence, prompting debate on the balance between supporting creators and preserving cultural memory.