The speaker from Film Theory warns about a potential threat to online content creators, particularly those in Europe, due to a piece of legislation known as Article 13. This law, if passed, could have serious unintended consequences for an open and creative Internet. It could potentially lead to a decrease in user-generated content, with only large media companies able to upload content.
The speaker explains that the law is currently written in a way that could be exploited by media companies to make erroneous copyright claims. It also could potentially force platforms like YouTube to treat Europe like a bubble, with videos uploaded outside of Europe not being able to go in and vice versa.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of spreading awareness about the law, making your own content, and contacting your MEPs if you're in Europe. He also mentions that the law is currently in the final stages of being finalized, and it could be implemented before the end of the year if nothing is done to change the language.
In conclusion, the speaker urges viewers to save their Internet, save his job, and subscribe to his channel to stay updated on the situation.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Article 13 is a piece of legislation that could have serious consequences for an open and creative internet in Europe and beyond.
2. Article 13 threatens to remove the safe harbor protection that shields websites from copyright liability as long as they remove infringing content upon request.
3. Article 13 could force platforms like YouTube to allow only content from a small number of large companies and block user-generated content that might be potentially infringing.
4. Article 13 could affect not only videos and music, but also images, memes, tattoos, and any copyrighted work.
5. Article 13 has already passed multiple times and is in the final stages of voting. It could be finalized and implemented before the end of this year.
6. To stop Article 13, people need to spread the word, make their own content, and talk to their MEPs to convince them to change the language of the law.