OpenAI is begging Parliament to allow it to use copyrighted works because it's "impossible" for the company to make money without them.
  • Blackmist@feddit.ukEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Although that’s mostly because physical media sales are in the toilet.

    https://www.statsignificant.com/p/the-rise-fall-and-slight-rise-of

    While Blu-ray and HD-DVD were arguing over what comes after DVDs, they were both consigned to the dustbin. And while I like to not be reliant on subscription services, I’ve got to say a bunch of files on a Jellyfin server is much more convenient than a shelf full of plastic and foil discs.

    With modern internet speeds, there’s no reason you can’t have full UHD-BR quality streamed over the internet.

    • mke@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      With modern internet speeds, there’s no reason you can’t have full UHD-BR quality streamed over the internet.

      Cost is a prohibitive reason for many (hardware, internet).

      I do believe files are better than physical media, simply because with the proper setup they’re easily backed up and won’t degrade or break.