Blocking the Internet Archive Won’t Stop AI, But It Will Erase the Web’s Historical Record
Summary
The article argues that blocking the Internet Archive won’t stop AI development but will erase the web’s historical record. It notes major publishers restricting access to the Wayback Machine and frames archivism as essential for journalism, research, and accountability. It advocates fair use in archiving and urges resolving AI training disputes in courts rather than sacrificing public history.