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A hacktivist group associated with Anna's Archive has scraped approximately 86 million music files from Spotify, claiming to create a preservation archive to protect musical heritage, though it covers only about a third of Spotify's total catalog and raises concerns about legality and copyright infringement.
Anna's Archive, a non-profit focused on cultural preservation, has scraped and backed up a 300-terabyte archive of Spotify's music, including metadata for 256 million tracks and audio files for 86 million, aiming to preserve humanity's musical heritage despite Spotify's efforts to prevent unauthorized scraping.
A pirate activist group has scraped and copied nearly all of Spotify's music catalog, including metadata for 256 million tracks and audio files for 86 million, claiming to build the world's first music preservation archive. Spotify is investigating the incident, which involved illicit tactics to access some audio files, and the group plans to release the data publicly in order of popularity.
The National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress has added 25 recordings to its esteemed list, including iconic songs like Madonna's "Like a Virgin," Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," and Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You." The list covers a range of genres and time periods, reflecting the nation's diverse culture. The "Super Mario Bros." theme is among the list, which may reflect the recent movie adaptation's success. The National Registry preserves the nation's history through recorded sound and welcomes public input on future additions.