Meta’s BitTorrent Uploads of ‘Pirate Library’ Data Equaled 30% of Downloads, Expert Says
Over the past two years, rightsholders of all kinds have filed lawsuits against companies that develop AI models. Most of these cases allege that AI developers used copyrighted works to train LLMs without first obtaining authorization. Meta is among a long list of companies now being sued for this allegedly-infringing activity, including a class action lawsuit filed by authors Richard Kadrey, Sarah Silverman, and Christopher Golden....
Premier League, Sky & ACE Celebrate Elusive Globe IPTV Prison Sentence
The Premier League, UK broadcaster Sky, plus global anti-piracy coalition Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, are reporting the conclusion of a ‘landmark’ pirate IPTV case in the Middle East. According to their statement, a joint criminal complaint in Lebanon led to an unnamed defendant being found guilty of five criminal charges, including unspecified intellectual property and cybercrime-related offenses. The precise origin,...
Torrent Site Uploader and Member of ‘The Scene’ Sentenced to Prison in Denmark
In Denmark, law enforcement authorities and rightsholders have worked hard to shut down the thriving local torrent tracker scene over the past five years. These efforts targeted private torrent trackers including DanishBits, NordicBits, Superbits, Asgaard and ShareUniversity. More than two dozen uploaders and admins connected to these sites were convicted as a result. Torrent Tracker Uploader Sent to Prison Thus far, several cases...
France Mulls Instant IPTV Blocks, €750K Fines & New Piracy Crime of ‘Incitement’
Regardless of club, region or country, football fans across Europe have been warned for years about the potential for financial crisis. With rising prices for those who love the stadium experience, and a similar picture for those burdened with rising costs while juggling multiple subscriptions at home, awareness among fans is already typically high. Commentary from those within French top tier football indicates a sport in crisis....
Top 10 Most Pirated Movies of The Week – 03/24/2025
The data for our weekly download chart is estimated by TorrentFreak, and is for informational and educational reference only. Downloading content without permission is copyright infringement. These torrent download statistics are only meant to provide further insight into piracy trends. All data are gathered from public resources. This week we have two newcomers on the list. “Last Breath” is the most shared title. The most torrented...
Director Uses Takedowns to Remove Pirate Bay Docu “TPB-AFK” from YouTube
Released in 2013, The Pirate Bay documentary TPB-AFK offers insight into a pivotal moment in Internet history. Created by Simon Klose, the film follows three Pirate Bay founders during their trial in Sweden. True to the nature of the site, it was made widely available online for free. People could still buy copies or support the film directly, but those who didn’t want to spend a dime could grab a copy though torrent sites, including...
