The European Union (EU) has approved Article 13, a proposal that aims to protect copyright holders by requiring online platforms to filter out copyrighted content. However, this law has the potential to severely restrict online freedom and creativity. The creator of the video, Wuant, explains that this law could lead to the blocking of millions of videos, including those on YouTube, and the restriction of social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Wuant argues that this law is a form of censorship and will stifle creativity and freedom of expression online. He also points out that the law is being pushed by traditional media companies, such as TV and music labels, who are trying to eliminate competition from online content creators.
The law requires online platforms to obtain licenses from copyright holders in order to host their content, which could lead to a significant reduction in the amount of content available online. Wuant also mentions that the creator of the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee, is against Article 13.
Wuant urges his viewers to spread awareness about Article 13 and to take action against it. He also mentions that there are already petitions with millions of signatures against the law, but that more needs to be done to stop it.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Article 13 is a proposed EU law aimed at protecting copyright holders' content online.
2. The law was approved on September 12.
3. Google, social media platforms, and YouTube may be affected by the law.
4. The law could lead to restrictions on uploading content and potentially block certain platforms in the EU.
5. YouTube sent an email to the content creator asking them to talk about Article 13.
6. The email stated that if the law is approved, millions of people in Europe may lose access to uploading content on platforms like YouTube.
7. European visitors may lose access to millions of videos from around the world.
8. The creator of the World Wide Web is against Article 13.
9. Article 13 could lead to the end of Google Images in the EU due to copyright issues.
10. Over 3.2 million people have signed a petition against Article 13.
11. Article 11 is another proposed law that could affect linking to news services on platforms.
12. Susan Wojcicki, YouTube's CEO, wrote a blog post about Article 13, stating that it could lead to the blocking of videos like "Despacito" due to copyright issues.
13. YouTube's Content ID system has already paid over €2.5 billion to copyright holders for third-party use of their content.
14. If Article 13 is approved, it could start affecting the EU in January next year.
Note that I've excluded opinions and focused on extracting verifiable facts from the text.