Broadcasting conglomerates are attempting a takeover of over-the-air television. We must defend it.
Summary
The article argues against encrypting over-the-air television via ATSC 3.0 Content Security, warning that DRM-enabled access control could restrict open access to broadcasts, undermine emergency alerts, and burden the public with device and vendor dependencies. It traces the historical public-interest orientation of broadcast regulation, critiques the push by major broadcasters, and urges readers to file FCC comments to oppose encryption.