The PC Pro Podcast Episode 736: Email encryption, Donkey Kong and the LibGen fightback
Apr 3, 2025
The discussion kicks off with Google's ambitious email encryption plans and the ongoing struggle against phishing. The team dives into the legal drama surrounding Donkey Kong gaming controversies and mental health implications. They tackle the complexities of AI in copyright, highlighting authors’ rights amidst the LibGen debate. Screen time's effects on sleep health spark lighthearted revelations, while ethical dilemmas in creating digital twins of models are also examined. Lastly, they introduce an energy-efficient monitor that blends innovation with sustainability.
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Donkey Kong Defamation
- Billy Mitchell won a defamation case in Brisbane against Carl Jost.
- Jost falsely claimed Mitchell contributed to someone's suicide and won $1 million in damages.
Disputed High Score
- Todd Rogers' Dragster high score was disputed and ultimately rescinded.
- Analysis revealed that his claimed speed was physically impossible within the game's mechanics.
LibGen Controversy
- Meta's use of LibGen to train its AI has sparked outrage among authors.
- They argue that it constitutes both theft and handling stolen goods, violating copyright law.