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Photopea Developer Reports GitHub Refusal to Remove Cracked Software

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A developer of the popular web-based photo editor Photopea has reported that GitHub is refusing to remove cracked copies of their software. The developer submitted a DMCA takedown notice after finding numerous repositories containing their code, stripped of ads and presented as new products. GitHub responded that they could not confirm a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, leading the developer to question their next steps, including potentially seeking legal counsel. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential challenges for creators in protecting AI-generated or AI-assisted code from unauthorized distribution.

RANK_REASON Developer reporting a platform's policy on handling copyright infringement claims.

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Photopea Developer Reports GitHub Refusal to Remove Cracked Software

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