"MPA's New Strategy: Tackling Rising Movie Piracy and Streaming Costs"
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) is renewing its efforts to combat movie piracy by proposing to work with Congress to pass rules blocking websites with pirated content. MPA CEO Charles Rivkin emphasized the detrimental impact of piracy on the industry, citing lost jobs and revenue. The MPA's plan involves preventing users from accessing piracy websites through site-blocking, a tactic previously attempted with the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in 2012. However, the proposal has already faced criticism over concerns about free speech violations, and it may spark protests if it progresses further.