26 novembro 2002

CULTURAS IN VITRO
The Censor and the Artist: A Murky Border
Does using software to remove potentially offensive language, sex and violence from R-rated movies constitute censorship? Or, by allowing viewers to tailor films to their tastes, is it a reasonable concession to consumer choice?
This was one of the questions confronted at a conference on free expression and the arts at Columbia University last week that focused on new limits on artistic freedom in a high-tech culture. In this evolving environment, artists seeking access to images and information often find themselves in battle with companies determined to protect their content and trademarks from unauthorized use.