Tech Life - The copyright extortionists
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Lots of people make a living from social media posts. But some have been targeted by an international extortion scheme. It involves a flood of false copyright infringement claims. It only stops if the extorter is paid. Imran Rahman-Jones has the story.
Also this week: could AI help to spot wrong-way driving on Ireland's major roads? And we bring you the latest titles and tech on show at Gamescom in Germany.
Presenter: Chris Vallance
Producer: Tom Quinn
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Published on Tuesday, 8th September 2026.
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