Internet Archive's e-book lending program ruled copyright infringement by court.

Internet Archive, a nonprofit library, lost the first round of a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by four major publishing companies over their attempt to create a "National Emergency Library" during the pandemic by uploading unauthorized e-books. The publishers argued that the library's actions showed a lack of respect for copyright principles, while Internet Archive countered that it was simply lending books as libraries have always done. The judge ruled that Internet Archive was producing "derivative" works that required permission from the publishers as the copyright holders. Internet Archive plans to appeal the decision, stating that it hurts libraries, authors, and readers.