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Digital memory at stake: Why news outlets block the Wayback Machine

The "Wayback Machine," custodian of digital memory, is fighting for its survival. An increasing number of media outlets are refusing to allow the Web Archive to archive their content.

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Digital memory at stake: Why news outlets block the Wayback Machine

The "Wayback Machine," custodian of digital memory, is fighting for its survival. An increasing number of media outlets are refusing to allow the Web Archive to archive their content.

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