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> because if it becomes commonly believed that Intel ME could be used to implement DRM all of a sudden the DMCA comes into play. Research into Intel ME vulnerab
by wolfgke 9y ago
> because if it becomes commonly believed that Intel ME could be used to implement DRM all of a sudden the DMCA comes into play. Research into Intel ME vulnerabilities becomes a federal crime.
This is rather an argument against DMCA or an argument why researchers working in this area should consider leaving the USA.
- cyphar 9y agoAll signatories to WIPO have DMCA-like laws (including the "effective anti-circumvention" clauses). Given how many countries are signatories to WIPO, there are very few countries where it would be strictly legal to do research into "effective DRM schemes".