ABC v. Aereo

ABC v. Aereo

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History, Performing Arts, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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Aereo launched in 2012, offering live TV streaming on internet devices for a monthly fee. Major broadcasters sued Aereo, claiming it violated copyright laws. Initial court rulings favored Aereo, but the Supreme Court eventually ruled against it, leading to Aereo's bankruptcy. The case highlighted tensions between innovation and copyright protection, with critics arguing consumers lost out.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What was the main service that Aereo provided to its subscribers?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What were the main arguments made by the broadcasting companies against Aereo?

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3.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling on June 25, 2014?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What was Justice Antonin Scalia's position regarding the court's decision?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How did the Supreme Court's decision affect Aereo's business?

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