California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law, AB 2426, that requires digital marketplaces to clearly indicate when customers are purchasing a license to access media, not actually owning it. This will impact purchases of digital video games, music, movies, TV shows, and ebooks. The move highlights the evolving nature of ownership in the digital age, where customers can suddenly lose access to media they thought they owned. While the law won’t prevent such losses, it does clarify the limitations of ownership in the digital realm. This development raises important questions about the future of digital ownership and consumer rights.
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