digital licensing

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Techniques

A distribution model where users receive permission to use software rather than ownership of a copy.

Why it's here

Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by regulatory news, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.

Evidence (1)

6Hacker News·9/3/2026regulation
Sony argues game purchases are only licenses
Sony is defending itself in a legal dispute by arguing that customers do not own digital games outright, but only receive a license to use them. The article criticizes Sony’s reasoning as legally and logically weak, while noting the broader issue that buyers can lose access when platform servers or terms change.