Prompt Cast
The Complicated Issue of DRM and Internet Video
TLDR Corey Doctro explains the potential catastrophic consequences of a new DRM being introduced by the W3C, which security experts are unable to examine due to copyright laws. Media companies like Netflix are pushing for DRM to be added to browsers, but there are concerns about transparency and vulnerabilities.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
Corey Doctro is trying to explain a complicated and technical issue about how we watch video on the internet, which could have catastrophic consequences if not addressed, to the hosts of Reply All.
03:28
The W3C is a group that works on defining the building blocks of the internet, including debates about language, grammar, and structure, which can sometimes be tedious and frustrating.
06:57
The W3C is introducing a new DRM that will be embedded in every phone and computer, but security experts are not allowed to examine it due to copyright laws.
10:20
The W3C is considering adding DRM to browsers, which is being pushed by media companies like Netflix, and security experts are concerned about the lack of transparency and potential vulnerabilities.
13:41
Mozilla, the company behind the Firefox browser, reluctantly added a locking system to their code in order to allow users to watch copyrighted content, even though it goes against their values of openness and transparency.
17:01
The internet's shift towards video, which is now a major part of its architecture, becoming less visible is a big deal and Corey is continuing to fight against it.
21:16
The host plans to hack someone's phone as an experiment, but the person he plans to hack may not fully understand the extent of what he's agreeing to.
24:35
The host plans to hack someone's phone as an experiment and is warned about the extent of what he will have access to, including phone call details and GPS tracking.
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