Google Opposes Site Blocking in Europe as US Piracy Blocking Plans Gain Momentum
4 hours ago
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- Google criticizes site blocking measures in the EU, citing ineffectiveness, overblocking, and harm to legitimate services.
- Google emphasizes that blocking DNS resolvers, IP addresses, and VPNs is disproportionate and easily circumvented, while advocating for better legal alternatives to combat piracy.
- U.S. lawmakers are advancing site blocking legislation, with bipartisan negotiations underway, but Google has not publicly commented on U.S. plans.