I wish this kind of behavior were punishable under the "reckless disregard for the truth" doctrine. (And also that perjury for lying on DMCAs was better enforced in general.)

We really need to reform DMCA, for example require posting a bond if a challenge is disputed.

It does need it, but who would do that? It’s not a public enough issue that the average voter would care, and the people who abuse dmca will inevitably be large companies.

Youtube's takedown system isn't technically a DMCA notice. It's in addition to them.

Reminds me of NBC filing a takedown for any video including the Beat Saber song "$100 bills" because it appeared on an episode of Jimmy Fallon.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19775804

I'm sure it happens all the time, but that was my first exposure to it.

moar, moar, moar

if they aren't feeling the pain they cause they'll never fix it

Googles position on this is the risk of ignoring a DMCA/copywrite report is that they get sued, which is understandable. Even if you can/could countersue a fictitious report, it would be cost prohibitive.

I just wish the law would enable ignoring of continued false claims. Once your name is burnt, you should have a harder time reporting things in future.

I really hope NVidia takes this to court and manages to sue them for a ridiculous amount that sets a precedent.

Would it though? The only precedent it would set is to not mess with trillion dollar companies.

For corporations it's an honor system.

For the lowly users it's strike first ask questions later.