James Delahunty
13 Feb 2007 14:50
Internet social-networking giant, MySpace, will block unauthorized videos that are subject to copyright using new software that will monitor the uploaded videos. The audio tracks of video content will be processed to identify possible unauthorized posting of copyrighted content. The move will ease tension between MySpace and several major content companies.
The software will be provided by Audible Magic, and will automatically analyze video as it is uploaded. If it is determined that the content may be subject to copyright, the software will "flag" the video for further review. MySpace is thought to be the second largest source of user-generated video content behind YouTube.
"For MySpace, video filtering is about protecting artists and the work they create," said Chris DeWolfe, co-founder and chief executive of MySpace. "MySpace is dedicated to ensuring that content owners, whether large or small, can both promote and protect their content in our community."
Source:
The Register