TechJalopnikabout 2 hours ago
VCR copyright fight now blocks car repair
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Hollywood's 1970s fear of Betamax VCRs led to copyright laws that now restrict car repair. The Supreme Court's 1984 fair use ruling on home recording set a precedent. Modern digital rights management (DRM) in cars prevents owners from accessing software, steering repairs to dealerships.
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