Chapter 1215

Doug Morris saw Song Ya's statement, but it's a pity that Delay didn't see it. Some gossip information in the prison spread quickly, and some didn't work. In forcefully sensationalized vague declarations.

The fate of people... Sometimes it is really a matter of pure luck. The next day happened to be the opening time for prison visits. Unaware of Song Ya's last warning from the air, he met people from the Singer Mutual Aid Foundation again.

"Honey, I'm flying to Washington soon!"

In Tribeca, New York, Song Ya hurried home and kissed Shakira, then pointed to Hayden, "You stay here." Then she went into the room to get her luggage.

"You have just returned from Bedford Hills!"

He went to his ex-wife to visit little Rhaegar and stayed for a long time. Shakira was not happy at all, and became even angrier when he heard this, "Then you won't go to the airport to pick up Mom and Arianne?"

"Hayden go with you, I have something urgent..."

Song Ya took her things and went out again, "Mike, let's go."

"Really, what about staying with me in New York?" Shakira muttered aggrievedly, then suddenly remembered something, and shouted at his back, "Nas and Jazzy called just now, they want to visit you! "

"I don't have time...You can entertain me, but don't go to the neighborhood with them, New York is a little dangerous now!"

Song Ya yelled and ran into the elevator.

"Sloan, Alicia!"

It was already evening when he arrived in Washington, he didn't go to the hotel, and went to the cruise dinner held by the Internet industry lobby group immediately.

"A month in France feels like a year!" He restrained his excitement, and kissed the two elite women face to face in a gentlemanly manner.

"You have become more famous all over the world this month. I felt it deeply when I went abroad."

Sloan still had flaming red lips and a professional skirt, and behaved very businesslike in the crowded banquet hall. He smiled and complimented before asking, "But I heard that there is something wrong with Coca-Cola's endorsement appointment?"

"Yes, I'm trying my best to save it." Song Ya replied.

"It's good for you, it's good for everybody..." Sloan said.

"I know."

"Ah um..." The governor's wife, who was dressed in an evening dress, was even more eager, interrupting the two chatting, "Let's find a place to chat privately, the case of the American music website."

"Yeah."

"as!?"

But it's a pity that others didn't give the opportunity. Jim Clark, the Internet boss and the old leader of Netscape, brought someone closer, "Ha, why are you here? I just read the news and you are still in New York. Ms. Sloan, Mrs. Flock , let me introduce, this is..."

Jim Clark introduced Steve Case, CEO of AOL America Online, to the lobbying industry in 1996.

In addition, the entertainment and software industries and other copyright owners were not very aware of the crisis at that time. The first safe harbor clause related to the Internet came from Article 230 of the Communications Decency Act in 1996. The relevant laws were very short and provided for interactive computer service providers or Users shall not be regarded as the publisher or spokesperson of any information provided by another information content provider. This somewhat convoluted text basically helps Internet companies completely exempt users from personal illegal acts.

However, the original starting point of the law was to regulate pornography, violence and other content on the Internet while trying not to bring heavy litigation burdens to Internet companies. At that time, entertainment, publishing, software and other industries should not have expected it. The rapid development of the Internet industry and the atmosphere of free sharing, so now we have to rely on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to patch it up.

In 1996, the World Intellectual Property Organization treaty was born, which is much stricter, but it is not the domestic law of the United States. The Internet industry has enjoyed two years of unfettered good times. Of course, they are unwilling to let go, so they have already instigated related issues on the Digital Millennium Act. Defensive work, the reinvention of the safe harbor doctrine in the field of copyright continues.

There are a lot of interests exchanged here, and there is a lot of cooperation. After all, the capital behind the two parties is intricate. For example, Song Ya himself, even the songwriter and copyright owner, is also an Internet investor. There are many similar situations between the two parties, and they are not monolithic.

Lobbying on Capitol Hill, brainstorming from think tanks, and public opinion preparation were originally the work of leading companies, such as Netscape, aol, yahoo, etc., but since the Recording Industry Association picked the American music website to initiate a lawsuit, this kind of situation is likely to form a precedent The case is in a country with the law of the sea, and both the plaintiff and the defendant attach great importance to the industry. Therefore, major Internet companies have given a lot of support to the American music website, and have taken advantage of the opportunity to accept Littman Media, the parent company of the American music website, and CEO Sloan. They formed their small circle, a top circle composed of various related think tanks, foundations, lobby groups, media, and intellectual circles.

"Long time no see, Mr. Clark, Mr. Keith."

Of course Song Ya would like to thank, "Thank you for what you have done for the American music website."

"Help each other."

Jim Clark's industry leader is still full of style. Everything in the Internet industry is very fast. In the second half of 1998, the Netscape browser was almost squeezed to death by Microsoft's IE. He ordered a browser when Netscape was booming. The sailing yacht has a main mast of 60 meters high, and it can probably be ranked among the top ten superyachts in the world, but it is hard to wait until the shipbuilding company delivers... Netscape is already like this, which is a bit ironic.

The M&A negotiations between them and AOL are going smoothly, and I believe there will be results within this year. Jim Clark and Steve Case are getting closer and closer.

In fact, in order to share the risk, Song Ya bet a little bit of AOL stock on both sides. A little bit, the other party should not know about it, and he didn't say anything. After all, he once abandoned Jim Clark and embraced Microsoft's thigh. The relationship between him and Jim Clark is now It's subtle, but the interests of dealing with the recording industry are aligned.

"You can handle the African-American caucus right? I know you're on good terms with the House Donkey Whip too, as."

As the former founder of the industry's first stock and a figure of the Internet, Jim Clark was present, so it was mainly up to him to control the rhythm of the conversation, "Of course, Governor Peter Flock." He raised his glass to Alicia, "I wish him this year The re-election went well, how is the election going?"

"Thanks."

They should also donate some money to Peter. Alicia took two glasses of wine from the waiter, handed Songya a glass and replied, "It's not bad, there should be no major problems."

"That's good."

Everyone took a sip, Jim Clark said, "Our President is a third way politician, he likes to compromise, so in order to ensure that the Safe Harbor Act can pass, as, Ms. Sloan, we need to send the bill to Congress was more aggressive before, raising the price tag, that is to say, our unified caliber will continue the concept of Article 230 of the 96 Communications Decency Act, which is complete exemption from liability..."

He has always been a good teacher, and he made a long speech, "OS should not take responsibility, because we are only a company that provides services such as network access and network infrastructure construction, and only serves as a channel for information circulation. Our position is like a road. There is no way to control the goods carried by the vehicles transported on the road, and we have no ability to control the endless information on the network. If speeding on the road and violating traffic rules, will the road company also be sent to the dock? It’s ridiculous! So investigate Its responsibility in copyright infringement does not play a role in punishing and deterring infringers. It will only force OS to monitor and intervene in user behavior with high economic costs. This is obviously uneconomical and unreasonable, and it will inevitably hinder the network The healthy development of the platform!"

"ok...ok..."

Song Ya took out a pen and paper from her Sloan bag, "We are like a highway company...uneconomical, unreasonable...healthy development, okay, I will write it down."

"This kid is quick-witted, smart and eager to learn, but he is a bit too cunning haha..."

Jim Clark was very satisfied with his attitude of being open-minded and teachable, and commented to Steve Case beside him with a little resentment.

"Little Bronfman is very annoying. Now the entertainment industry is pushing him to come forward. Hollywood, the record industry... His personal attitude is also the most firm. The Digital Millennium Act is a fierce battle."

Steve Case was less optimistic than Jim Clark, reminding that "the first version will be sent to Congress next month, and it is at the last minute."

"So fast?"

You guys hate that Fuye is really racing against time, just like the same stock price on Nasdaq every day.

"A lot can happen in a month," Sloan said aside.

"Anyway, this time, don't bother with the head and the mouse, as."

Jim Clark pointed to his eyes, implying they were staring, "Ha, Congressmen over there, let's go." He and Steve Case socialized elsewhere.

"If Netscape can successfully merge with AOL, Microsoft will be more passive in the antitrust case."

Sloan looked at the backs of the two and said.

"Let's just keep a low profile."

Song Ya drank the wine in the glass, "Alicia, did you just say you wanted to talk about the case in private?"

Chicago 1990